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.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Knicks came into the season with huge expectations after adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges in blockbuster trades.

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.