PREVIEW: The New York Knicks aim to continue their impressive start to the season as they face the Miami Heat in a highly anticipated matchup at Kaseya Center on Sunday. The Knicks are currently atop the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 record, while the Heat sit fifth with a 1-1 record. The two teams have a rich history, with New York holding a 74-66 lead in their 140 regular-season meetings, and the Knicks have won three straight games against the Heat. Under new head coach Mike Brown, the Knicks have been particularly impressive defensively, allowing the fewest points per game and holding opponents to just 44.6% shooting, with exceptional paint protection limiting opponents to an average of 33 points in the paint. The Heat bounced back from a season-opening loss with a dominant 146-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, building an early double-digit lead and shooting an impressive 53.95% from the field and 47.5% from three-point range. Bam Adebayo led the team with 24 points, supported by Nikola Jovic's 20 points off the bench, Kel'el Ware's 19 points, and Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The game comes with some injury considerations, as the Knicks will be without Mitchell Robinson and the Heat are still missing Tyler Herro, who is expected to be out until January. Surprisingly, the Heat have been offensively explosive, averaging 133.5 points in their first two games - an unusual approach for a team typically known for defensive play, especially with their leading scorer from last season sidelined.