The New York Knicks face a daunting final stretch of the season with just 12 games left and critical playoff positioning on the line. With injuries sidelining point guards Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride, the team must navigate the sixth-toughest schedule in the NBA. They face key matchups against playoff contenders like the Cleveland Cavaliers and reigning champions Boston Celtics, complicating their playoff ambitions. The Knicks are 0-3 against Boston and 0-2 against Cleveland this season, adding to the pressure. Adding to the challenge is a grueling pace, with multiple back-to-back games, including a brutal 11 games in 16 nights. Coach Tom Thibodeau must balance the urgency to win with the need to keep players healthy, as pushing starters too hard now could jeopardize their availability in the playoffs. The pressure mounts as the Indiana Pacers loom just behind them, eager to capitalize on any misstep by the Knicks.