New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Starting Lineups Tonight (Nov. 17) | 2025-26 NBA Season 

The New York Knicks vs Miami Heat is one of the eight games scheduled to be played in the NBA on Monday. This game marks the beginning of the Knicks' five-game road trip.

The Knicks are second in the Eastern Conference standings with an 8-4 record. They beat the Heat 141-132 at Madison Square Garden on Friday in their last matchup. Karl-Anthony Towns led New York's scoring chart with 39 points and 11 rebounds.

The Heat, on the other hand, are eight in the Eastern Conference standings with a 7-6 record. Norman Powell led the charge for Miami in the loss, finishing with 38 points.

New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Starting Lineups Tonight

New York Knicks starting lineup

The Knicks should run a similar lineup to the one they used in their last matchup against the Heat. Miles McBride should start as the point guard and form the backcourt with Landry Shamet. Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns will play in the front court, with Mitchell Robinson playing as a five.

Knicks depth chart against the Heat:

Point Guard	Miles McBride	Jordan Clarkson
Shooting Guard	Landry Shamet	Mikal Bridges Josh Hart
Small Forward	Mikal Bridges
Power Forward	Karl-Anthony Towns	Guerschon Yabusele	Pacome Dadiet
Center	Mitchell Robinson	Ariel Hukporti

Miami Heat starting lineup

The Heat should start Davion Mitchell at point guard with Norman Powell at shooting guard. Pelle Larsson will form the frontcourt with Andrew Wiggins, while Kel'el Ware plays the five.

Heat depth chart against the Knicks:

Point Guard	Davion Mitchell	Dru Smith	Kasparas Jakucionis
Shooting Guard	Norman Powell	Jaime Jaquez Jr.	Jahmir Young
Small Forward	Pelle Larsson	Simone Fontecchio	Myron Gardner
Power Forward	Andrew Wiggins	Nikola Jovic
Center	Kel'el Ware	Vladislav Goldin

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New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Injury Reports

New York Knicks injury report

The Knicks are down two players at the start of the five-game road trip. Jalen Brunson is out with a grade 1 ankle sprain. He suffered the injury in New York's 124-107 loss against the Magic on Wednesday.

OG Anunoby is out with a hamstring injury and is scheduled to be re-evaluated in two weeks. Miles McBride and Kevin McCullar Jr. are questionable for the game.

Miami Heat injury report

The Heat are hosting the Knicks with two of their best players sidelined. Bam Adebayo is out with a toe injury, while Tyler Herro remains out with an ankle injury.

Terry Rozier remains suspended from the league because of his involvement in a federal investigation.

New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Key Matchups

The Heat are without their best scorers against the Knicks, so it would be a difficult task for them to keep up with their opponents. However, Jalen Brunson's absence gives Miami some relief.

A matchup between Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns is one to look out for in this game. It will be a battle of two forwards with two different playing styles and strengths.