This is how the fight between Cavaliers and Knicks to avoid the fearsome Hawks in the playoffs is going

Strong emotions are coming in this last week of competition in the NBA regular season, with many unresolved fronts. One of the most interesting relates to the battle between New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers for the third spot. This is not a trivial matter as it would provide significant advantages for the 2026 NBA playoffs.

The impressive winning streak of the Atlanta Hawks, currently in the fifth spot, suggests they could be a very dangerous team in the first round of the postseason. The New Yorkers made a statement by defeating them on the road, but they had to fight hard to do so, and surely would prefer to face a different opponent, just like the Cavs who struggle to convey confidence and consistency in their game.

Furthermore, avoiding the Detroit Pistons in the Conference semifinals could also be a very desirable idea. Currently, New York Knicks holds a one-game advantage over Cleveland Cavaliers, but they have won the head-to-head matchups this season, so in case of a tie, the Big Apple team would be ahead. Therefore, they just need to win two out of the three remaining games, against the Celtics, Raptors, and Hornets, all at home. On the other hand, the Ohio team has a double confrontation with the Hawks, and faces the Wizards at home, needing to aim for a full set of wins to put pressure on the Knicks.

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