Knicks vs Heat injury report for March 3: Is Jimmy Butler playing?

The New York Knicks will look to continue their winning streak against the Miami Heat in South Florida on Friday night. The Knicks have won seven straight games and are closer to the No. 4 seed than they are to the No. 5 seed, while the Heat have lost three of their last four games since returning from break.

Jimmy Butler (21.8), Bam Adebayo (21.2), and Tyler Herro (20.3) are all averaging 20+ points for Miami, but it hasn’t been enough to keep the team out of play-in range after making it to the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

New York has faced Miami one time this season, which resulted in a 106-104 Knicks win on Feb. 2. Jalen Brunson was out that game with an illness. RJ Barrett led the team with 30 points and Julius Randle had 23 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists.

A healthy Knicks team has proven to be a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Is Jimmy Butler playing against Knicks?

After being listed as questionable with right knee soreness, Jimmy Butler is available to play on Friday night.

Is Kyle Lowry playing against Knicks?

Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as out for Friday’s game against New York. He’s been out since the Heat last took on the Knicks earlier this month.

Full Knicks injury report vs Heat

New York has no players on the injury report for Friday’s game against Miami. If changes are made, they will be reflected here.

Full Heat injury report vs Knicks

Kyle Lowry (knee), Nikola Jovic (back), and Omer Yurtseven (ankle) are out for the Heat. Jovic hasn’t played since Dec. 28 and Yurtseven hasn’t played this season. Yurtseven underwent surgery on Nov. 15.

Jimmy Butler (knee) is available.

Knicks’ upcoming schedule and opponent

New York will play one more game on the road before returning to MSG for one game. After that, the team will travel out West.

Mar. 5 at Boston

Mar. 7 vs. Charlotte

Mar. 9 at Sacramento

Mar. 11 at Clippers

Mar. 12 at Lakers

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