The Miami Heat are on the road on Sunday night as they travel to take on the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Miami enters Sunday’s game with a 15-13 record after losing on the road to the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
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Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7)Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
In Friday’s loss to the Celtics, Kel’el Ware led the way for the Heat as he recorded 24 points and 14 rebounds while Norman Powell added 18 points and four rebounds of his own.
Now Miami will try to bounce back on Sunday as they face off against the Knicks in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, New York enters Sunday’s contest with a 19-8 record after losing at home to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Knicks in Friday night’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points and 11 rebounds while Mitchell Robinson recorded 21 points and 16 rebounds off the bench.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Heat Injury Report, Will Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins Play?
For the Heat, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Tyler Herro and Andrew Wiggins.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14)Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Miami has ruled out Herro due to a toe sprain as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest with the injury.
With Herro sidelined once again, Kasparas Jakucionis, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Dru Smith could be in line for larger roles, especially with Davion Mitchell being listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.
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The Heat have also ruled out Pelle Larson due to an ankle injury while Nikola Jovic remains sidelined with an elbow injury.
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22).Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Wiggins is listed as questionable with a back injury and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest after he sat out Friday’s loss to the Celtics.
If Wiggins is sidelined once again, Ware could draw another start in his place while Simone Fontecchio could also have an increased role.
Knicks Injury Report, Will Miles McBride Play?
On the other side, the Knicks have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday’s game against the Heat.
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New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
New York has ruled out Miles McBride due to an ankle injury as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest.
The Knicks have also ruled out Landry Shamet as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a right shoulder sprain.
New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet warms up before Game 5.© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Heat and Knicks from Madison Square Garden at 6:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 21, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.