All the NBA teams in the postseason are playing well, however, the Miami Heat are playing at another level. The Heat has been a strong team since the playoff starter, with Jimmy Butler switching on his playoff mode. The Heat is again a good contender this season, with the team putting in tremendous effort to play every game. Once again the Heat will play the New York Knicks for Game 4 at home.
It has been a tremendous postseason for the Heat, they shocked the entire NBA after they won against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks, favorites this season, were knocked out by them in the first round. However, the New York Knicks are a different bunch of players and have shown their character in the regular season.
Jimmy Butler is questionable for the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks game
The Miami Heat have undoubtedly turned on their game, especially Jimmy Butler. He has been carrying the entire team through the regular season, with several key players carrying injuries. However, Butler has shown that he can lead the Heat deep in the playoffs. However, he is carrying an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for tonight’s game. The Heat will miss out on other key players like Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo.
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The Knicks have been a solid bunch of players throughout the season and don’t carry any significant injuries. However, they doubt the fitness of Immanuel Quickley who is also suffering from an ankle injury. Other than that, the Knicks have their key players ready to take on the Heat. Let’s take a look at the complete injury reports and expected roster of both teams.
Miami Heat injury report
- Udonis Haslem (Probable)
- Haywood Highsmith (Probable)
- Caleb Martin (Questionable)
- Jimmy Butler (Questionable)
- Victor Oladipo (Out)
- Tyler Herro (Out)
Miami Heat expected roster
- Kevin Love
- Duncan Robinson
- Bam Adebayo
- Max Strus
- Kyle Lowry
New York Knicks injury report
- Immanuel Quickley (Doubtful)
- Jericho Sims (Out)
New York Knicks expected roster
- RJ Barrett
- Julius Randle
- Mitchell Robinson
- Jalen Brunson
- Josh Hart
The New York Knicks will be favored in Game 4 against the Miami Heat
It is going to be a tough game for the Heat with several players listed as injured or facing injury concerns. The Heat have suffered the worst injury status in the season, and it looks as if their players are once again running out of fuel. However, looking at their injury report, the game looks to be in the favor of the Knicks. In the last game the Heat managed to take the win, however, tonight it looks unlikely.