It always seems like there should be more after All-Star weekend since we’ve been conditioned to believe the break is the halfway point. It’s more like the two-thirds point.

The Knicks are sitting prettier than usual with 36 wins, their most at the break since 1973 (keep in mind that the 1973 All-Star Game was Jan. 23, a little closer to the season’s midpoint).

But they’re also third in the East with the NBA’s <a href="https://www.tankathon.com/remaining_schedule_strength" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">eighth-most difficult remaining schedule</a>, according to Tankathon. So there’s plenty at stake for the stretch run — still room for this to go far enough in either direction — and Post Sports+ has identified the four most important questions:

The Knicks are sitting prettier than usual at the break, with 36 wins, but with the eighth-most difficult remaining schedule, there’s plenty at stake for the stretch run.{ai:summary}<p>The NBA season is nearing its conclusion with only 28 games left, marking a critical stretch for teams. The Knicks are performing well, holding 36 wins, their best at this point since 1973, and currently sit third in the Eastern Conference.</p><p>However, they face challenges ahead with the eighth-most difficult remaining schedule. The outcome of these final games could significantly impact their playoff positioning. Post Sports+ has highlighted four key questions to consider as the season progresses. #sports</p>

The most urgent questions the Knicks still need to answer before the playoffs arrive

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