The New York Knicks are outpacing everyone’s expectations for this season. They are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference with a two-game lead in the loss column over the Atlanta Hawks. Let’s take a look at what games matter for the Knicks on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Hornets (31-33) vs. Pistons (19-46) — 7 p.m. ET
The Knicks have a comfortable lead over the Hornets in the standings, but Charlotte is within striking distance of the fourth seed. It will take a Herculean effort in the final eight games to make up that ground and jump three teams, but it’s still a possibility at this point.