New York Knicks @ Miami Heat: Dec 12, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
0-3 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Miami HeatHeat
0-3 · Home

Knicks vs Heat tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Kaseya Center, Miami. Watch it on ABC.

How to Watch Knicks vs Heat: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, December 12, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
ABC Free over the air
Stream
ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Kaseya CenterMiami

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Jose AlvaradoKnicksGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayFingerOct 24, 2026

Status as of 5:30 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Knicks

Heat

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Heat Preview

The Knicks are 0-3 this season, while the Heat are 0-3 this season.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Knicks rank 9th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (22.7 points per game) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.3 points per game).

Knicks vs Heat Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Heat Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 3 GPHeat 3 GP
101.7#30
Points per game
109.0#26
108.0#8
Opponent points
124.7#26
40.7%#30
Field goal %
42.8%#23
32.4%#18
Three-point %
30.3%#23
70.8%#28
Free throw %
77.2%#13
47.3#9
Rebounds
40.0#28
24.7#18
Assists
24.3#22
6.7#26
Steals
8.0#20
4.7#15
Blocks
4.7#15
14.7#10
Turnovers
14.3#9

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0
13Bucks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-33.0

More NBA Games on Dec 12, 2026

This Knicks vs Heat page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Knicks visit the Rockets Dec 14; Heat visit the Bulls Dec 14.

Knicks vs Heat FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Heat start?

The New York Knicks play the Miami Heat on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Heat on?

Knicks vs Heat airs nationally on ABC. Stream it on ESPN app.

What are the Knicks and Heat records?

Going into this game the Knicks were 0-3 and the Heat were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Knicks vs Heat?

As of 5:30 PM ET, Oct 26: Jose Alvarado (Knicks, day-to-day, ankle); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, finger).

How did Knicks vs Heat go last season?

The regular-season series was split 2-2 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Knicks vs Heat game?

The Knicks beat the Heat 132-125 on Dec 21, 2025 at home.

Where is Knicks vs Heat being played?

At Kaseya Center in Miami, the home arena of the Miami Heat.

Can I watch Knicks vs Heat for free?

Yes. ABC games air free over the air on ABC with an antenna, and stream on the ESPN App with a subscription.