The Knicks won’t quit. Not just yet, at least.
Facing a 3-1 series deficit, Jalen Brunson and Co. took advantage of a quiet Jimmy Butler game. Despite the Heat’s impressive bench scoring — spearheaded by Duncan Robinson — Brunson, R.J Barrett and the rest of the gang found timely buckets to keep their season alive.
Now, comes the hard part. A trip to Kaseya Center has never been easy. Even less so when a loss will send you packing. Miami has been white hot at home this playoffs, with Butler and Bam Adebayo leading a ragtag squad stitched together under Erik Spoelstra’s wicked excellence.
So, can the Knicks stay alive? It will be a tough test. And there are few players opposition defenders want to see more than Butler at the moment, the second-highest scoring player in this year’s postseason.
But records are made to be broken. And New York’s run of postseason futility — 23 years without a conference finals appearance — needs but two wins to vanish into the ether. Why not start now?
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With that, here’s what you need to know about Friday’s Game 6 between the Knicks and the Heat, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Knicks vs. Heat on?
- Date: Friday, May 12
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Knicks vs. Heat will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Knicks vs. Heat tonight?
- Date: Friday, May 12
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Knicks vs. Heat will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 12. The game will be played at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Knicks vs. Heat odds
The Heat are a 5.5-point favorite heading into Game 6.
| Game Lines | Knicks | Heat |
| Spread | +5.5 | -5.5 |
| Moneyline | +185 | -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 | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| April 30 | Heat 108, Knicks 101 | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| May 2 | Knicks 111, Heat 105 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 6 | Heat 105, Knicks 86 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 8 | Heat 109, Knicks 101 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 10 | Knicks 112, Heat 103 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| May 12 | Knicks at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 15 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | TNT |
*If necessary