The Knicks’ critical matchup against the Boston Celtics hinges on their ability to win the NBA Cup's final group play game, significantly impacting their postseason positioning.
Winning tonight's game means securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, which counts towards the regular season, affecting the Knicks' overall record.
The Knicks may prefer to enter the quarterfinals as a two-seed to avoid facing the powerful Celtics early in a season filled with tough challenges.
Last year's missteps exemplify the importance of their strategy moving forward; the Knicks aim to avoid the pitfalls of unnecessary additional matchups against top teams.
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