New York Knicks vs Miami Heat player stats and box score (October 26) | 2025-26 NBA season

The New York Knicks vs Miami Heat matchup was one of nine NBA games scheduled on Sunday. This was the third game on the respective calendars of both teams in the 2025-26 regular season.

Heading into this game, the Knicks brought an unblemished 2-0 record, having defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Heat were able to bounce back from an opening-night loss to the Orlando Magic by prevailing over the Memphis Grizzlies last Friday.

At the end of the game, it was the Heat that came out on top as they sealed a 115-107 victory. Norman Powell scored 29 points and made 12 out of 12 free throws. Bam Adebayo had a double-double performance with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Simone Fontecchio combined for 31 points on 13-for-20 shooting from the field.

The Heat shot 45.8% from the field while limiting the Knicks to a 38.8% clip. Though New York won the rebounding battle 52-50, Miami got to the free throw line 31 times compared to the Knicks' 21 attempts.

Jalen Brunson had 37 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the visiting team. Mikal Bridges chipped in 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 15 points and 18 rebounds.

New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Box Score and Player Stats

Knicks

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Guerschon Yabusele	2	6	0	1	0	1	3	15:56	1-6	0-4	0-0	-15
Jordan Clarkson	8	3	2	0	0	1	1	14:58	2-11	0-4	4-5	-12
Tyler Kolek	5	1	0	0	0	1	1	9:47	2-6	1-4	0-0	-12
Landry Shamet	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	15:33	0-4	0-4	0-0	-9
OG Anunoby	14	6	1	3	1	2	4	36:32	4-13	4-12	2-2	+4
Karl-Anthony Towns	15	18	2	0	2	3	5	35:31	6-14	2-8	1-2	+2
Ariel Hukporti	0	2	1	0	0	0	2	10:22	0-2	0-0	0-0	+1
Mikal Bridges	20	5	4	0	0	1	3	37:18	7-11	3-5	3-4	-7
Jalen Brunson	37	5	6	4	0	3	3	35:04	14-26	5-11	4-4	+6
Josh Hart	6	5	5	1	0	3	1	28:39	2-5	0-2	2-4	+2

Heat

Players	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Simone Fontecchio	14	4	1	0	0	0	2	18:33	5-8	3-5	1-2	+11
Dru Smith	6	2	0	1	0	1	1	18:23	2-6	2-5	0-0	+19
Nikola Jovic	6	4	5	0	0	2	1	24:39	2-7	1-6	1-1	+10
Pelle Larsson	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4:52	0-1	0-1	1-2	+2
Bam Adebayo	19	13	3	1	0	6	1	38:19	5-15	1-5	8-8	+10
Andrew Wiggins	9	5	2	0	1	3	1	31:12	4-9	1-4	0-0	-9
Kel'el Ware	5	8	0	1	0	1	1	21:36	2-4	1-2	0-0	-1
Davion Mitchell	9	2	6	1	0	1	4	23:57	3-6	1-1	2-4	-12
Norman Powell	29	7	3	3	0	1	3	31:44	7-15	3-6	12-12	-7
Jaime Jaquez Jr.	17	5	5	0	0	1	2	26:45	8-12	0-2	1-2	+18

New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Game Summary

The first quarter was a close encounter, with the Knicks holding a precarious 27-24 lead at the end of the opening 12 minutes. Jalen Brunson and Norman Powell had a solid start, scoring six points and eight points, respectively. In the second quarter, Mikal Bridges got himself into double digits while Bam Adebayo got even more aggressive, earning multiple trips to the foul line.

Miami was able to snatch the lead by halftime, when they pulled ahead 57-54. In the third quarter, both teams remained hot on offense, but the Heat was able to create even more separation. The shootout between the two teams continued into the final frame. The Heat managed to match the Knicks shot for shot en route to securing the eight-point victory.