The Knicks' Playoff Prospects: X-Factors and Possible Concerns.

The New York Knicks are in an almost-surreal place heading into the playoffs, with their final three games of the season being meaningless in the best possible way. They can breathe and relax, with no need to fret about Julius Randle or rush RJ Barrett back from illness. The Knicks can phone in the final three games of the season and watch the NBA’s play-in tournament from their living rooms. They need every available day to get Jalen Brunson as close to 100 percent as possible by Game 1 in Cleveland.