The Knicks, after a 51‑28 run, are still in the playoff mix, guaranteed a home‑court start. They could finish as high as second, but a 2.5‑game gap to the Celtics makes No. 2 unlikely. A third‑place finish would set up a road tie‑up with Boston in the second round.
Knicks Eye Second-Quarter Century Run Amid Tight East Seeding
New York’s 51‑28 season keeps them in the top four of the Eastern Conference, leaving a No. 2, 3 or 4 seed possible as they close the schedule.