With Detroit leapfrogging Milwaukee into the No. 5 spot, the No. 3 vs. No. 6 first-round playoff matchup has a new look. A Knicks victory over the Bucks on Friday would accomplish two crucial goals: slowing the surging No. 4 Indiana Pacers, who now trail New York by just 2.5 games, and solidifying the Bucks’ current position at No. 6.

With just ten regular season games remaining, the Knicks are preparing for the most significant stretch of the season—the playoffs, where legends are made. However, as of late, New York’s momentum has come to a screeching halt.

The 2024-25 regular season is winding down, with only a handful of games remaining. As March turns to April, the NBA shifts focus. Only the best teams will keep playing with one goal—winning a championship.