BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball over Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics during a game at TD Garden on January 17, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
The New York Knicks would be the 8-seed in the NBA Playoffs if the season ended today. These games will be crucial if they want to stay locked on that path.