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It’s all even as the Knicks and Heat clash at Kaseya Center for the first time of their second-round series.

The Knicks secured a pivotal Game 2 win on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden to level the series at 1-1 after the Heat won the series opener.

The Heat were without Jimmy Butler, however, as he was out with an ankle sprain he suffered in Game 1.

Julius Randle returned in Game 2 after missing Game 1 with his own ankle sprain, meaning both teams have lost without their star.

Butler is expected to play in Game 3.

Who will take the series advantage?

Follow along for live updates from Knicks vs. Heat Game 3.

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Julius Randle on ankle

By Jared Schwartz

Julius Randle downplayed the role his ankle as played in his struggles.

It was another rough night for Randle, who returned in Game 2 from an ankle sprain.

Randle finished with 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting from the field and 0-for-5 from 3-point range.

He had as many turnovers, four, as field goals.

Julius Randle says his ankle is "not a factor" when he's on the floor: pic.twitter.com/GTz6mZmxaF

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 6, 2023

Immanuel Quickley on ankle injury

By Jared Schwartz

Immanuel Quickley said he's unsure of his Game 4 status after spraining his ankle during the Knicks' Game 3 loss.

Game 4 is on Monday, leaving Quickley little time to recover.

Here is his full answer:

Immanuel Quickley shares an update on his sprained ankle and is unsure of his Game 4 status: pic.twitter.com/4iJ5FvHAOn

— KNICKS ON MSG (@KnicksMSGN) May 6, 2023

Julius Randle on scuffle

By Jared Schwartz

Julius Randle didn't seem to want to speak about the scuffle he was part of in the third quarter.

Randle was shoved from behind by Cody Zeller, sparking a small scrum before the two teams were separated.

Here is what Randle had to say about the incident after the Knicks' Game 3 loss:

What happened between Julius Randle and Cody Zeller?

"It's not relevant." pic.twitter.com/wy0ctp5Qxg

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 6, 2023

Jalen Brunson on ankle tweak

By Jared Schwartz

Tom Thibodeau said that Jalen Brunson "may have tweaked" the sore ankle he's been dealing with throughout the series.

Brunson downplayed the injury after the Knicks' Game 3 loss:

"I'm all good. I'll be ready for Game 4."

- Jalen Brunson pic.twitter.com/Fg9xBAjrOu

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 6, 2023

Ton Thibodeau criticizes offensive performance

By Jared Schwartz

The Knicks struggled through a brutal offensive performance in their Game 3 loss.

They shot just 34.1 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from 3-point range.

Take a look at what coach Tom Thibodeau said about his team's offensive output after the game:

"I thought defensively we were solid but I thought offensively, we didn't play the way we wanted to."

- Tom Thibodeau pic.twitter.com/z6vtRL0HZu

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 6, 2023

More bad ankle news

By Jared Schwartz

There's more bad ankle news for the Knicks.

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Jalen Brunson "may have tweaked" his ankle during the team's Game 3 loss.

Brunson could be seen slightly limping in the fourth quarter.

He has been dealing with a sore ankle but has yet to miss any time despite being deemed a game-time decision for Game 2.

Tom Thibodeau says Jalen Brunson "may have tweaked" his ankle today: pic.twitter.com/mx9BNFSM8d

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 6, 2023

Immanuel Quickley has sprained ankle

By Jared Schwartz

Immanuel Quickley sprained his ankle, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said after the team's Game 3 loss.

Quickley exited the game in the fourth quarter after Bam Adebayo fell onto his ankle chasing a loose ball.

It now puts Quickley's availability for a pivotal Game 4 on Monday in question.

Tom Thibodeau says Immanuel Quickley sprained his ankle and the Knicks will know more tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/Pra7EgzNw1

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 6, 2023

Knicks fall to series deficit

By Jared Schwartz

The Knicks now stare at a 2-1 series deficit.

They fell to the Heat 105-86 in Game 3.

Jimmy Butler led all scorers in his return from injury with 28 points, while Max Strus poured in 19 points for the Heat as well.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 20 points while Josh Hart added 15 points.

Julous Randle struggled, scoring just 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting from the field and 0-for-5 from 3-point range.

Immanuel Quickley shaken up

By Jared Schwartz

Immanuel Quickley rolled around the floor in pain after Bam Adebayo fell into his left leg chasing a loose ball.

Quickley was eventually helped to his feet and to the Knicks locker room with team trainers.

Immanuel Quickley goes down in pain pic.twitter.com/O5p36Sg22v

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 6, 2023

Knicks down big

By Jared Schwartz

The Knicks are down big entering the fourth quarter.

They trail the Heat 87-70.

Jimmy Butler leads all scorers with 24 points, while Max Strus has poured in 17 points for the Heat.

Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 16 points, while Josh Hart has added 15.

Julius Randle has struggled mightily, with nine points on a brutal 4-of-13 from the field and 0-for-4 from 3-point range.

Tempers flare

By Jared Schwartz

Tempers flared in the closing seconds of the third quarter, with the Knicks trailing 87-70.

Cody Zeller shoved Julius Randle from behind after Randle continuously bodied Zeller.

A small scrum subsequently broke out, and Isaiah Hartenstein got involved.

The two teams were quickly separated.

Zeller and Hartenstein were called for offsetting technicals, while Caleb Martin picked up a technical as well.

Cody Zeller, Julius Randle and then others get into it pic.twitter.com/R1kPbsiwKO

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 6, 2023

Jimmy Butler limping

By Jared Schwartz

Jimmy Butler is hobbling up and down the court.

He twisted his injured right ankle before falling to the ground while driving to the rim.

He previously missed Game 2 with a sprained right ankle he suffered in Game 1.

Butler has not exited the game since he started limping, however.

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