Every time we think the New York Knicks have plateaued, they take another unexpected leap. After beating the Hawks in overtime on Wednesday, the Knicks are now in sole possession of fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Early on, they were more competitive than people expected. Soon, the Knicks looked like they had a legitimate chance at the play-in tournament. Now? They are in control of their own destiny when it comes to home-court advantage in a first-round playoff series.
There can be no debate about it—the Knicks are the biggest surprise of the 2020-21 season.