5 Things to Know: The Knicks Square Off Against Heat at MSG

7:30 PM EST | Madison Square Garden

TV: MSG Network

Radio: ESPN NY 98.7 FM

5 Things To Know:

1. The Knicks returned home on Monday night and delivered a resounding 109-95 victory over the Pistons. In the third quarter of action, New York created significant separation on a 15-0 run to start the period, which led to a 20-point advantage. The home team never looked back while snapping a five-game losing skid in the first contest back from the west coast trip. Derrick Rose was the offensive catalyst with a game-high 27 points. Kristaps Porzingis dropped 25 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and two steals in the win.

2. Carmelo Anthony returned to the lineup on Monday after a two-game absence to…