The New York Knicks are on a clear path to secure the third seed in the playoffs. This is almost guaranteed. Why? Because the Knicks just need to win their last three games or hope that the Pacers lose theirs. Simple as that.

The Knicks' first-round opponent is still up in the air. However, it looks like it will be the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks can solidify this matchup with a win in Detroit on Thursday. This is a key game. It could lock in their opponent for the first round.

There is one thing the Knicks would love to avoid. That is facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are a tough team. They have a star player in Giannis. The Knicks would rather not face them in the first round.

No matter who they face, the Knicks have a job to do. They need to advance out of the first round. This is the bare minimum expectation for them. The Knicks have the talent and the team to do it. They just need to execute their game plan.

The Knicks have a good chance to make a deep playoff run. They have a solid team. They have a good coach in Tom Thibodeau. They have a star player in Mikal Bridges. The Knicks are a team to watch in the playoffs. They could surprise some people.

The Knicks' path to the playoffs is clear. They just need to execute their game plan. They need to win their games. They need to avoid the Bucks if possible. The Knicks have a good chance to make a deep playoff run. They are a team to watch in the playoffs.

Knick's Path to Playoffs: A Simple Breakdown

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