Knicks Seeding Remains Open as East Standings Close

The Knicks’ final regular‑season placement could be any of the top four Eastern Conference seeds, but the Celtics’ 2.5‑game lead keeps the No. 1 spot out of reach. New York is currently the No. 3 seed, ahead of the Cavaliers by one game, and is guaranteed a home‑court advantage in the first round. A third‑place finish would force the Knicks into a second‑round road game in Boston.