Keep an eye on the Knicks after clinching their playoff berth on Friday night, but that has been a foregone conclusion for several weeks. With positioning still up for grabs, unlikely for NY to relax just yet. Recent form has been good as New York has learned to play without Jalen Brunson, whose return date is soon but likely not on Sunday. Friday's win at Milwaukee was one of the more impressive recent efforts, with all starters scoring in double figures and OG Anunoby enjoying a big night with 31 points. For the moment, the Knicks have plugged that leak caused by Brunson's absence.
Meanwhile, the longshot playoff hopes of the Blazers have pretty much dissipated with the current three-game losing streak. and we'll see about the status of key cog Anfernee Simons, iffy for Sunday with forearm soreness. Play Knicks