Heat-Knicks preview: Projected starting lineups, injuries and how to watch

The Miami Heat (2-1) host the New York Knicks (1-2) on Wednesday night, which figures to be Miami’s toughest test of the season so far. For more on how the Heat can win their third straight game, check out our story here.

But the Knicks could be without a key starter and the Heat will continue to be without an important reserve. Here’s the injury report and projected starting lineups.

Heat injury report

No real injuries. Kevin Love will miss his fourth straight game as he remains away from the team for personal reasons. Josh Christopher won’t be available as he’s currently with the team’s G League affiliate in Sioux Falls.

Good news on this front: Josh Richardson is not listed on the injury report after recently being cleared for contact after shoulder surgery and recovering from a heel injury. Richardson hasn’t played since February.

Knicks injury report

The Knicks entered the season with some key injuries and recently added another to their report. Backup bigs Mitchell Robinson (ankle surgery) and Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) are out for Wednesday game. Neither has played yet this season.

Starting guard Josh Hart is the newest addition to the injury report after sustaining a right leg contusion in New York’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. 

Projected starting lineups:

Heat: Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Bam Adebayo

Knicks: Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride (in place of Hart), Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.

How to watch

FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports) and NBA League Pass.