Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Mar. 17 | NBA 2024-25 Season

The New York Knicks will host the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden tonight for their lone home game in an eight-game span. The rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference semifinals marks their third meeting of the season.

With Jalen Brunson and co. having already secured the regular-season series, they’ll look to make it a 3-0 sweep. Meanwhile, the struggling Heat are desperate to snap their seven-game losing skid. Their first matchup of the season took place on October 30, when Karl-Anthony Towns erupted for 44 points and 13 rebounds, leading New York to a 116-107 victory.

The second meeting (March 2) was much more competitive despite Miami being shorthanded, missing key players like Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Nikola Jovic. Bam Adebayo put on a stellar 30-point, seven-rebound performance, but the Knicks edged out a 116-112 win in an overtime thriller at the Kaseya Center.

Erik Spoelstra’s squad has been struggling, managing just one win in their last nine games. However, with Jalen Brunson sidelined for tonight’s matchup, the Heat have a prime opportunity to break their skid and clinch a statement win against the #3 team in the East.

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Injury Reports for Mar. 17

Miami Heat injury report

The Miami Heat have a long list of players on the injury report for tonight’s clash against the New York Knicks. They will be missing the services of Alec Burks (lower back), Nikola Jovic (hand) and Dru Smith (achilles).

Andrew Wiggins has also been added to the list as "questionable."

New York Knicks injury report

The New York Knicks face a major setback for the matchup against the Miami Heat. Jalen Brunson is officially ruled out of the clash due to a right ankle sprain. Ariel Hukporti (knee) will be joining him as the only two players to miss the clash.

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Mar. 17

Miami Heat starting lineup and depth chart

The Miami Heat are expected to start Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Tyler Herro	Duncan Robinson	Jaime Jaquez Jr.	Bam Adebayo	Kel’el Ware
Davion Mitchell	Terry Rozier	Pelle Larsson	Kyle Anderson	Kevin Love
			Haywood Highsmith

New York Knicks starting lineup and depth chart

The New York Knicks’ projected starting lineup includes Miles McBride, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Miles McBride	Mikal Bridges	Josh Hart	OG Anunoby	Karl-Anthony Towns
Delon Wright	Cameron Payne	Landry Shamet	Precious Achiuwa	Mitchell Robinson
Tyler Kolek	Pacome Dadiet		PJ Tucker