The Knicks and Heat entered the 2023 NBA Playoff bracket as the lower seeds in their respective first-round series, but they performed like heavy favorites.
New York eliminated Cleveland in five games to punch its ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks were dominant defensively, holding the Cavaliers under 100 points in four of the five matchups.
Miami, meanwhile, pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in postseason history by taking down top-seeded Milwaukee in five games. Heat star Jimmy Butler was spectacular against the Bucks, averaging 37.6 points per game on nearly 60 percent shooting from the field.
Now, the stage is set for an intense battle between longtime rivals. Will New York advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000? Or will Miami continue its surprising run?
Here is everything you need to know about the Knicks vs. Heat playoff series, including TV and streaming options for each game in India.
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Knicks vs. Heat schedule 2023
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 of the second-round series will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, while Games 3, 4 and 6 will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| April 30 | Heat 108, Knicks 101 | FINAL | Heat 1-0 |
| May 2 | Knicks 111, Heat 105 | FINAL | Series 1-1 |
| May 6 | Game 3 | 1 a.m. | Sports18 |
| May 8 | Game 4 | 5 a.m. | Sports18 |
| May 10 | Game 5 | TBD | Sports18 |
| May 12 | Game 6* | TBD | Sports18 |
| May 15 | Game 7* | 5.30 a.m. | Sports18 |
*If necessary
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How to watch Knicks vs. Heat NBA Playoffs in India
- TV: Sports18
- Live stream: JioCinema, NBA League Pass
NBA Playoff bracket 2023
The Knicks earned the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference after finishing with a 47-35 record in the regular season. The Heat secured the No. 8 seed with a Play-In Tournament win over the Bulls on April 14.
