We have reached the strangest possible stage of the Knicks season. They entered Tuesday’s game against the Warriors at the Garden with a 40-20 record, which translates to roughly 55-27 over a full season, which would be the most wins in a season since 1997, which …&nbsp;

(“That’s nice. <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/24/sports/knicks-missing-one-crucial-element-in-pursuit-of-nbas-elite-analysts/">They’re also 0-7 against the Thunder, Cavaliers and Celtics</a>.”)&nbsp;

They came into the game after thrilling road wins in sweeping the weekend <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/28/sports/og-anunoby-sinks-game-winner-to-lead-knicks-over-grizzlies/">against Memphis</a> (at the time, the No. 2 seed out west) <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/02/sports/knicks-escape-with-thrilling-overtime-win-over-heat/">and Miami</a> (which led by as many as 19 and by 16 with 16 minutes left in the game) …&nbsp;

(“That’s wonderful. They’re also 0-7 against the Thunder, Cavaliers and Celtics.”)&nbsp;

We have reached the strangest possible stage of the Knicks season.{ai:summary}<p>The Knicks hold a strong 40-20 record, suggesting a potential for their best season since 1997. Despite recent impressive wins against Memphis and Miami, they remain winless against top rivals like the Thunder, Cavaliers, and Celtics. </p><p>This inconsistency raises questions about their playoff readiness. #sports</p>

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