The New York Knicks' latest losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics have exposed them against the league's elite, but that still doesn't mean the t
Currently, the Knicks are 4.5 games behind the Celtics for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. While not impossible, it will prove difficult for the Knicks to leapfrog the reigning champions in the standings with less than two months remaining.
So until further notice, the Knicks can’t be classified as contenders. They’re too far below the Celtics and Cavaliers to be taken seriously. Sunday was just the latest example. In three games against Boston, they’ve been outscored by 63 points and struggle to defend the 3-point line.
Josh Hart and the New York Knicks certainly don't love facing the Boston Celtics. The Knicks' championship case took a major hit over the weekend: their 37-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers was bad enough but New York also endured a 118-105 defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics less than 48 hours later.
The Knicks getting everyone in synch with a double-big lineup that could close playoff games is likely the most meaningful work for them between now and the playoffs.
On Sunday afternoon, the New York Knicks will play the Celtics in Boston. For the game, they could remain without one of their most important players, as Josh
Following back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, their 0-7 record against the NBA’s elite has only fueled doubts about their legitimacy. The Knicks are the only top-four team yet to hit the 40-win mark, leading fans to question just how far they can go once the postseason begins.
New York is 0-2 against the Celtics this season, who earned a 132-109 home victory on opening night and prevailed 131-104 at New York on Feb. 8.