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Predicting how Knicks will finish in crucial final 6 games of 2022-23 season

ByJordanna Clark|
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks is congratulated by teammates Isaiah Hartenstein #55 and RJ Barrett #9 as Quickley is taken out of the game in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on March 27, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Houston Rockets 137-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks is congratulated by teammates Isaiah Hartenstein #55 and RJ Barrett #9 as Quickley is taken out of the game in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on March 27, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Houston Rockets 137-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Although it feels as if the 2022-23 season started just yesterday, the regular season is quickly coming to an end. After a win over the Rockets on Monday, the New York Knicks have only six regular season games left on the schedule.

Even with Jalen Brunson sidelined for the second straight game with a right hand injury, New York snapped a three-game losing streak. The Knicks are still in control of the No. 5 seed in the East, but with the Nets and Heat 2.5 games back, New York needs to make one final push to close the season out on a high note.

Playoffs will be here before you know it, but before we make it there, let’s take a look at the Knicks’ remaining regular season schedule.

Knicks are No. 5 seed in East with six regular season games remaining

Wednesday, March 29: Heat at Knicks

This could be a revenge game for New York after a 127-120 loss to Miami last Wednesday. That was the game that Brunson injured his hand in and whether or not he’ll be able to play against the Heat is still unknown. Immanuel Quickley did say that Brunson practiced fully on Sunday, so one could assume that the Knicks decided to play it safe and keep him sidelined for Monday’s contest against the worst team in the West.

With or without Brunson, this will be an entertaining matchup with New York fighting to further separate itself from the No. 6 seed and Miami pushing to overcome Brooklyn for the No. 6 seed.

If Brunson can play, the Knicks should win this one. Immanuel Quickley had an incredible 40-point performance against the Rockets in Brunson’s place, but this will be a game where New York needs its star point guard.

Verdict: Win

Friday, March 31: Knicks at Cavaliers

For one final time in the regular season, the Knicks will face off against Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers. This could end up being a preview of the first round of the playoffs, but this contest won’t mean as much for Cleveland as the team has already clinched a playoff berth. The Cavaliers could sneak past the Sixers for the No. 3 seed, though.

Assuming that Brunson will be back for this game, it still feels as if New York is going to leave Ohio with a loss. The Cavaliers are in the midst of a five-game winning streak and will likely stay hot at home. The Knicks have won the last two matchups, so it would be fitting for the season series to end with a 2-2 record.

Verdict: Loss

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