If the Knicks win, they clinch the a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Cavaliers face Bulls last game, so if either loses and Knicks win, they can clinch the 7th seed. If Hornets lose, Knicks can still climb to the 6th seed. But ultimately If the Knicks lose, they have to hope the Bucks lose to the Raptors, or else they tie, and the Bucks clinch the 8th seed(or do they?)
How does this engine determine tie breakers for playoffs? In DDS3, it went to head to head matchups, which the Knicks won 2-1. So let's see in dds19.
Anyway,
Going into the season, the Knicks knew it wouldn't be easy winning with lots of young players, and without their veteran Point Guard George DePaula gone most of the season.
We started the season 4-1 and things were looking up. Markelle Fultz was a big factor in this. But JJJ and Zion were suffering with Fultz as starter. We had to figure out how to get everyone going. Ultimately we slipped to 14-21 and looking like most GM's last year. Having had no idea of this engine.
That's when the decision was made to bench Fultz and eventually verbally trade him to the...
Anywho, after the horrible start, the Knicks have since went 29-17. Nothing special, but just enough to land ourselves in a perfect position once our point guard came back.
Well he did he come back and disappointed. He basically fouled out in 26 minutes and 5 turnovers. He did however, show a glimpse of what he can provide.
13 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block.
Those assists were crucial as our bigs dominated the game. Unfortunately getting into foul trouble, led to a loss.
So here we are.
The Knicks vs. the Nets. The Nets can potentially make sure the Knicks miss the playoffs with them.
After 4+ seasons of missing the playoffs, the Knicks and their new gm are awaiting the last game to see what happens.
