NBA: Heat vs Knicks 2nd Round Series Odds, and Picks

• The Heat stunned the top-seeded Bucks, winning the series 4-1.
• New York won their series 4-1 against the Cavs, dominating them.
• These two teams last met on March 29, in a game that the Knicks won 101-92.

The Knicks (51-36) and the Heat (48-39) face off in a classic rivalry matchup. Both teams won in the first round as the lower seed and underdog, and will look to ride their stellar defenses to another series victory.

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Series Preview

Miami completed a thrilling win over the Bucks in Game 5, after forcing overtime on a last second shot by Jimmy Butler. The Heat became the fifth 8-seed in NBA history to upset a conference’s top-seeded team, and the first to do it in just 5 out of 7 games. They’ll face another rising team in the Knicks up next, aiming to once again ride Jimmy Butler to a series victory, despite being the lower seed. Their defense will be key.

The Knicks completed their series in 5-games as well, dominating the dangerous Cavaliers. Center Mitchell Robinson out-rebounded Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen consistently, giving New York a major advantage in addition to their depth. They did a great job of keeping Donovan Mitchell in check, and will face another tough test against a scorching-hot Jimmy Butler. The Knicks will be relying on their depth.

Picks

The Knicks closed out the 2nd half of Game 5 against the Cavs without two starters, Quentin Grimes and Julius Randle. The status of those two, especially Randle, will make a major impact on this series. It’s unlikely that Randle will be 100%, but I also doubt he sits out entirely. Jimmy Butler has been playing fantastic basketball, but with Herro already out, the Heat lack depth. The Knicks will take full advantage.

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