Knicks vs. Heat: Game 5 TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

The New York Knicks lived to see another day with a win in Game 4, but now they have to travel to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat in Game 5. 

The Heat, who have a 3-1 series lead, are almost all but assured to advance and have a good amount of rest, but the Knicks still have a chance. That's why they play the games.

Let's take a closer look at Wednesday's matchup and see if New York actually stands a shot. 

Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL

When: Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET

Watch: TNT

Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Betting Line: Miami (-10.5) via sportsbook.ag


Knicks Key Injuries (via cbssports.com)
Jeremy Lin (knee), doubtful (UPDATE: Jeremy Lin is OUT for tonight's game, according to Mike Woodson)

Baron Davis (knee), out

Iman Shumpert (knee), out


Heat Key Injuries

None


Knicks Player to Watch: Jeremy Lin

It's still a large unknown whether Lin will actually suit up. If he does, it's likely he'll only be able to give New York about 15-20 rusty minutes against a team he seriously struggled against in February.

Of course, 15 rusty minutes from Lin is probably better than whatever Mike Bibby is going to give the Knicks. It will be interesting to see if Linsanity can inject some magic in New York once again should he get playing time.

UPDATE: Lin, according to Mike Woodson (via Al Iannazzone on Twitter) is out for Wednesday's game and out for the series should it go any longer:

"

Woodson said Lin is out for the series.

— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) May 8, 2012"

That leaves A'mare Stoudemire as your player to watch.

In Game 4, Stoudemire somehow managed to put up 20 and 10 with a hole in his hand. When he is playing well, the Knicks are a different beast on offense, even without a point guard.

Stoudemire will have to be huge in Game 5 if New York wants to stand a chance.

Heat Player to Watch: Dwyane Wade

Him or LeBron James. You can't go wrong with either.

Still though, Wade received quite a bit of criticism for the decision he made on the final shot in Game 4, and it will be interesting to see if he can bounce back.

Perhaps more importantly, D-Wade has been causing havoc on defense during these playoffs. He creates all kinds of matchup problems for New York and will continue to do so in Game 5.


Matchup to Watch: Carmelo vs. LeBron

Who else?

Ever since they were drafted together from the same class, LeBron and Carmelo have found it impossible not to be compared with one another.

In Game 4, these two lived up to the dream matchup as James dropped 27 including a huge late 3-pointer, while Carmelo dropped 40 including the game-winning 3 pointer.

It was an epic battle, and you should expect to see plenty more back-and-forth between the two studs on Wednesday.


Prediction

Assuming the Knicks don't have Lin, I think they go with more point-guard-less lineups That means more ball time for J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony, which in turn means a quicker pace to the game.

Of course, Miami is just fine with a quicker pace as LeBron and Wade love getting out on the break. Both teams are solid defensively, but I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes a little more higher scoring than previous matchups.


Heat 108, Knicks 93