Knicks Eye 2026 Playoffs: 2nd‑4th Seed Still Possible

The Knicks can finish the season with a No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 seed in the East, but the Celtics’ 2.5‑game lead makes a No. 2 finish unlikely. With a third‑place finish, the Knicks would host the first round but travel to Boston for the second round.

They remain 1‑game ahead of the Cavaliers, and their final three games—against the Celtics, Raptors and Hornets—will determine their exact seed and potential playoff path.