Dec 4, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers are on a collision course as the Brooklyn Nets continue to fade.
If the playoffs begin today, the fourth-seed Cavaliers will hold a homecourt advantage against the fifth-seed Knicks. But even having that edge isn’t enough for the Cavaliers to feel comfortable in a potential first-round matchup against the Knicks.