Knicks Playoff Watch: Magic Numbers, Clinching Scenarios, More

Keep track of the New York Knicks' 2025 postseason chase.

Dec 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward OG Anunoby (8) react after a three point basket by center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to clinch a win over the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The start of March brings a new form of madness and the New York Knicks are heavily involved.

With the All-Star break and trade deadline hurdles cleared, the NBA's push for the postseason is in full swing. The final quarter-plus of the regular season has the Knicks on solid ground, as they're once again in prime contention for a top three spot on the Eastern bracket. New York is also in prime position to secure another 50-win season as it seeks to finally break its long-lasting drought of conference final appearances ... and perhaps even more.

Keep track of the Knicks' path to the 2025 playoffs below, featuring up-to-the-minute standings, magic numbers, and clinching scenarios if applicable:

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Eastern Conference Standings

Team	Wins	Losses	GB
1. y-Cleveland	64	18
2. y-Boston	61	21	3
3. y-KNICKS	51	31	13
4. y-Indiana	50	32	14
5. y-Milwaukee	48	34	16
6. y-Detroit	44	38	20

(x-clinched at least Play-In Tournament)
(y-clinched playoff berth)

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Play-In

Team	Wins	Losses	Games Back (of 6th)
7. y-Orlando	41	41	3
8. y-Atlanta	40	42	4
9. y-Chicago	39	43	5
10. y-Miami	37	45	7

(y-locked into Play-In Tournament)

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Knicks Magic Numbers

Clinch Play-In Spot: CLINCHED
Clinch Playoff Spot: CLINCHED
Clinch Top 4 Spot: CLINCHED

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Knicks Clinching Scenarios

None (Knicks are LOCKED into 3rd seed)

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Weekly Games and Scores of Interest

(All Times ET)
(All Games on NBA League Pass unless noted)

Sunday, April 6

KNICKS 112, Phoenix 98
Indiana 125, Denver 120
Milwaukee 111, New Orleans 107

Monday, April 7

None of Note

Tuesday, April 8

Indiana 104, Washington 98
Boston 119, KNICKS 117 (OT)
Milwaukee 110, Minnesota 103

Wednesday, April 9

None of Note

Thursday, April 10

Detroit 115, KNICKS 106
Indiana 114, Cleveland 112
Milwaukee 136, New Orleans 111

Friday, April 11

Milwaukee 125, Detroit 119
Orlando 129, Indiana 115
Cleveland 108, KNICKS 102

Saturday, April 12

No Games

Saturday, April 13

KNICKS 113, Cleveland 105
Indiana 126, Cleveland 118 (2OT)
Milwaukee 140, Detroit 133

END OF REGULAR SEASON

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Current Eastern Playoff Matchups

(1) *Cleveland vs (8) TBD
(4) *Indiana vs (5) *Milwaukee
(3) *KNICKS vs (6) *Detroit
(2) *Boston vs (7) TBD

(7) *Orlando vs (8) *Atlanta
(9) *Chicago vs (10) *Miami

(*-Locked into seed)

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