Entering the final week, the Knicks sit in third place, one game ahead of the Cavaliers, and can still finish as the East’s No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 seed. A No. 3 finish would give them home‑court advantage in the first round but could force a second‑round road game versus the Celtics.
Knicks Seeding Remains Uncertain, Boston a Likely Road Game
New York can finish as the No. 2, 3 or 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, but a No. 3 spot would likely mean a second‑round matchup on the road against the Celtics.