This jumped up a couple of points/assists with Jimmy Butler ruled out. Vincent may well top this total in points alone as he figures to be the No. 1 perimeter option with Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo out long term. Vincent has scored at least 20 in back-to-back games.

Knicks are in a playoff game at home in a .... MUST WIN GAME, yup I went there. Regardless if Butler is in or out, Vegas is begging you to take the Heat +6.5 coming off a win, and we will not take the bait. Give me the New York Knicks laying the 6.5 against Miami!

I have to say out of all 16 teams that made the playoffs, Miami has been the team I've been most impressed with. They proved it in the Milwaukee series winning 4-1 with a high shooting percentage and then went into MSG and beat the Knicks in Game 1. They are shooting 50% from the field and 42% from 3-point range throughout the playoffs. They’re averaging 8.7 steals per game and Butler has taken his game to a new level. Only eight turnovers in Game 1. And now you're giving me points? I'm on the Heat to cover.

Jalen Brunson has been the Knicks' superstar all season, and tonight they need him more than ever to keep from losing the first two games of this series at home. Brunson finished with a total PAR of 37 in the first game despite going 0-for-7 from three. Bet on a better performance tonight.

We’ve seen coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat quickly make adjustments to his rotation. He's utilized the hot hand of Kyle Lowry and Gabe Vincent, dependent on their effectiveness, and last series he played Duncan Robinson extended minutes. Kevin Love’s size and experience is needed in this series against the Knicks. He was effective in Game 1 with nine points, five rebounds and four assists. Expect his minutes to uptick and for for Love to have another solid game. Play his Over.