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The Miami Heat (38-21) visit the New York Knicks (25-34) tonight at Madison Square Garden for a 7:30pm showdown on ESPN.
Deywane Dedmon is a late scratch with back soreness, while the Knicks will be without Derrick Rose for more games after he underwent a minor procedure on his troublesome right ankle. However, RJ Barrett and Nerlens Noel will both be available tonight after previously being listed as questionable.
INACTIVE/INJURIES
MIAMI:
- Victor Oladipo: out (knee; surgery rehab)
- Markieff Morris: out (neck)
- Dewayne Dedmon: out (back soreness)
NEW YORK:
- Kemba Walker: out (decision)
- Derrick Rose: out (ankle)