Knicks playoff outlook: 5 reasons why (or why not) New York can reach NBA Finals

NEW YORK — A roller coaster of emotions has come to a brief halt. The New York Knicks are giving fans a breather from a winding, stomach-dropping ride — one that has touched every nerve and feeling imaginable over the last six months.There was a three-game losing streak a week into the season. Then, there were just four losses total over the next six weeks. The Knicks won the NBA Cup in December, only to not hang the banner. The owner did something he rarely does, speaking publicly about his expectations for the team and proclaiming that a trip to the NBA Finals is something the Knicks “absolutely have to do.”Advertisement