US EditionKnicks shrug off 0-8 record vs Cavaliers and Celtics, but know they don't appear playoff-ready
- On Friday night, the Knicks lost to the Cavaliers 108-102, marking their third straight loss.
- The Knicks' loss occurred amidst concerns about their readiness for the playoffs, despite being the Eastern Conference's 3 seed.
- New York has a poor 1-11 record against likely playoff opponents, but they claim to not worry about their 0-8 record against Cleveland and Boston.
- Coach Thibodeau stated they must be honest and focus, while Josh Hart conceded, "You have to flip the page."
- Despite the Knicks clinching third and nearing the season's end, their struggles against top teams raise questions about playoff performance.
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Garland rallies Cavaliers to 108-102 over No. 3 seed Knicks, who finish 0-8 vs East's top 2 teams
Darius Garland scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers’ comeback from 23 points down for a 108-102 victory over the New York Knicks, who finished 0-8 against the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.
Knicks play most of their starters against Cavaliers: Maybe some games do count more than others
The Knicks headed into Friday night's game with an 0-9 record against the top three teams in the league — having gone 0-2 against Oklahoma City, 0-4 against Boston and 0-3 against Cleveland.
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Mitchell, Cavaliers take on the Knicks
New York plays Cleveland in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Friday's matchup is the first this season between the two squads. New York is 33-17 against the Eastern Conference, and Cleveland is 40-10 against conference opponents.
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