Knicks face playoff prep challenges amidst energy shifts and role discussions.

The New York Knicks lost 113-105 to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending their five-game winning streak. The Pelicans are still fighting to avoid the play-in, while the Knicks have already clinched the no. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference standings. RJ Barrett led the Knicks with 28 points, while Immanuel Quickley scored 24. The Knicks will face the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, and Barrett noted that the energy will be different.