The New York Knicks are not going to make the playoffs, after a disappointing season for Carmelo Anthony and his lacklustre cohorts. As they march towards another summer of roster changes and hopeful draft picks, individual wins and losses have stopped mattering nearly as much as they did in November.
The Knicks need to focus on development and growth right now, which means seeing improvements from the surprisingly polished Kristaps Porzingis and allowing opportunities for fringe players to thrive. Porzingis has missed the last five games with an ailing shoulder, but has not been ruled out for tonight.