As the regular season draws to a close, the New York Knicks are keenly focused on their playoff positioning, with potential to secure a significant advantage. If the Knicks win their remaining four games, they could finish as high as second or as low as eighth in the Eastern Conference. This range of outcomes underscores the tight competition within the conference. A top-four finish would ensure the Knicks homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Their recent performance, including an 11-point lead with less than four minutes remaining in a crucial game, alongside outcomes from other key matches, such as the Heat and Hawks being tied in double-overtime, plays a critical role in their playoff aspirations. The Knicks' victory, coupled with a loss by the Magic, has solidified their position, clinching at least the No. 3 seed in the East. This achievement not only secures a homecourt advantage but also strategically positions the Knicks to avoid facing Boston in the second round of the playoffs.
With the Knicks' win and the Magic's loss, the Knicks clinch at least the No. 3 seed in the East, meaning they would avoid Boston in the 2nd round https://t.co/U2SlTr74Lz
The Knicks are up 11 with under four minutes to go. The Heat and Hawks, meanwhile, are tied in double-overtime. If the Knicks hold on and the Hawks pull this out, the Knicks officially clinch a playoff spot.
There are six days left in the regular season, and the Knicks can finish as high as second place in the Eastern Conference, or as low as eighth place.
Knicks eye playoff positioning as they close out regular season If Knicks win remaining four games, the lowest they will finish is third, holding a homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. https://t.co/U9FMTOO4gh
Knicks eye playoff positioning as they close out regular season If Knicks win remaining four games, the lowest they will finish is fourth, holding a homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. https://t.co/U9FMTOO4gh
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