2012 NBA Playoffs, Heat Vs. Knicks Game 1: Game Time, TV Schedule And More

The Miami Heat begin their quest for a NBA Title in earnest on Saturday afternoon when they host the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the 2012 NBA playoffs. The No. 2 seed in the East, the Heat were 3-0 against the Knicks this season. The seventh-seeded Knicks, however, finished the year winning 18 of their last 24 contests, and are looking to avoid a second consecutive playoff flameout.

Here is what you need to know for today's game:

Game Day and Time: Saturday, April 28, 3:30 p.m ET

Location: AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL

TV Coverage: ABC

Here is the full series schedule:

Game 1: Sat. April 28, New York at Miami, 3:30 p.m. ABC
Game 2: Mon. April 30, New York at Miami, 7 p.m. TNT
Game 3: Thurs. May 3, Miami at New York, 7 p.m. TNT
Game 4: Sun. May 6, Miami at New York, 3:30 p.m. ABC
Game 5: Wed. May 9, New York at Miami, TBD
Game 6: Fri. May 11, Miami at New York, TBD
Game 7: Sun, May 13, New York at Miami, TBD

For more on the Heat, head over to Peninsula Is Mightier and SB Nation Tampa Bay. For more on the Knicks, check out Posting And Toasting and SB Nation New York.