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NY Post
New York Post
7 Dec 2023


NextImg:How Knicks feel about lopsided schedule twist from tournament loss

Julius Randle didn’t necessarily seem upset by the unbalanced schedule, but the Knicks’ All-Star forward did acknowledge the lopsided nature of it.

After reaching the inaugural In-Season Tournament’s quarterfinals and losing to the Bucks, the Knicks visit the Celtics on Friday. That means they will end up facing the two best teams in the Eastern Conference a total of 10 times, with six coming on the road.

Asked about the quirk in the schedule, Randle paused and said:

“We got five versus both? What do you want me to say, that’s bulls–t? What can we do about it? That’s just the way it went.”

It could be a major factor in the spring, when it comes down to playoff seeding and home-court advantage.

The Nets, for example, play the inconsistent Hawks and woeful Wizards this week. The rival Heat met sub.-500 Raptors and the 76ers took on Washington.

Knicks players Immanuel Quickley (5), Jalen Brunson (11) and Julius Randle (30) during their tournament loss to the Bucks on Dec. 5, 2023. NBAE via Getty Images

The Knicks will also end up playing just 40 games at the Garden, and 42 away.

“Life’s not fair,” Jalen Brunson said.