The Knicks find themselves down 1-0 against the Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
New York put up a solid fight in Game 1 despite missing All-Star forward Julius Randle, who was sidelined with a left ankle injury he picked up in Game 5 against the Cavaliers.
Will Randle be available for Game 2 on Tuesday night? Here's the latest on his status.
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Is Julius Randle playing vs. Heat tonight?
Randle has officially been listed as available to play for Game 2. The news was released via the Knicks' PR Twitter account minutes before tip-off.
Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle are both available to play in Game 2.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) May 2, 2023
His teammate, Jalen Brunson, will also be suiting up. The availability of New York's two biggest stars is a huge boost to the team ahead of Game 2. The duo has combined for 38.6 points per game so far in this year's postseason.
What time is Knicks vs. Heat tonight?
- Date: Tuesday, May 2
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Knicks vs. Heat will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 2. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
What channel is Knicks vs. Heat on?
- Date: Tuesday, May 2
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Knicks vs. Heat will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Knicks vs. Heat odds
New York is a 6.5-point favorite heading into Game 2.
| Game Lines | Knicks | Heat |
| Spread | -6.5 | +6.5 |
| Moneyline | -275 | +225 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Knicks vs. Heat schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the second-round series between New York and Miami:
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| April 30 | Heat 108, Knicks 101 | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| May 2 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 6 | Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 8 | Game 4 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 10 | Game 5* | TBD | TNT |
| May 12 | Game 6* | TBD | ESPN |
| May 15 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | TNT |
*If necessary
