The New York Knicks are on the verge of getting upset in the playoffs for the 5th time in 6 years.
2026: Down 2-1 to the 6 seed Hawks as the 3 seed
2025: Lost to the 4 seed Pacers as the 3 seed in the ECFs
2024: Lost to the 6 seed Pacers as the 2 seed in the second round
2023: Lost to the 8 seed Heat as the 5 seed in the second round
2022: Missed playoffs
2021: Lost to the 5 seed Hawks as the 4 seed in the first round
Despite being a high seed for nearly every year for the past half-decade, the Knicks’ postseason runs seem to always end in disappointment. How can they avoid this fate this year?