The New York Knicks are aiming for a complete season sweep of the Miami Heat as they prepare to face off in their upcoming matchup. The Knicks have already secured victories over the Heat in two previous home games this season, winning 100-98 on Nov. 24 and 125-109 on Jan. 27.
Miami, currently holding seventh place in the Eastern Conference and a spot in the play-in tournament, is eyeing a move up the standings toward the sixth-place Indiana Pacers. The top six teams in each conference are guaranteed a spot in the first round of the playoffs.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming game against the Knicks and staying in the moment amid a challenging four-game stretch against tough opponents. Miami has struggled against teams with winning records this season, posting a 17-24 record in such matchups.
In previous meetings with the Knicks, Jimmy Butler has been a key player for the Heat, averaging impressive numbers. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo has delivered strong performances, including double-doubles against New York.
The Knicks, despite recent losses and injuries to players like Mitchell Robinson, are determined to bounce back and compete fiercely in their remaining games against tough opponents. Coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the need for his team to regroup and maintain a focused mindset as they continue their playoff push.
