New York can officially tank the rest of the season. Mathematically, the Knicks are out of the playoffs after the loss to the Miami Heat. They will participate in the May 16 lottery for the most talented draft in years.
Without Derrick Rose (sore knee), New York had problems on the offensive end. The Knicks scored 88 points on 37 percent shooting. “Let’s Go Heat” chants were actually echoed from the Garden crowd.
New York has not won back to back games since December 23. The Knicks clinched their fourth straight season of not making the playoffs.