"Knicks secure playoff spot with win over Wizards"

The New York Knicks clinched a playoff spot for the second time in three years after beating the Washington Wizards 118-109. The win also puts them in a good position to secure the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs if they beat the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Despite missing key players, the Knicks have won four straight games, including a crucial victory over the Miami Heat. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said the team needs to keep playing well to be at their best going into the playoffs.