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Knicks Rest Stars as Hornets Fight for Play-In Spot
13 Apr
Summary
- Knicks secure the No. 3 seed and will rest key players against Charlotte.
- Hornets aim for the ninth seed in the East's play-in tournament.
- Knicks forward OG Anunoby is resting an injured left ankle.
The New York Knicks have secured the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference and will rest several key players for their final regular-season game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. This decision comes after the Knicks secured their fifth consecutive victory, improving their record to 53-28.
The Hornets (43-38) are competing for a spot in the play-in tournament. They lost their chance at a guaranteed playoff bid after a loss to the Detroit Pistons, but a win on Sunday could secure them the ninth seed. However, a loss combined with a Miami Heat win would drop them to 10th.
New York's recent performance has been strong, with wins in 12 of their last 15 games, including a 112-95 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have been instrumental, but they are expected to be sidelined against Charlotte.
An area of concern for the Knicks is the injured left ankle of forward OG Anunoby, who exited their last game and will rest for Sunday's matchup. This rest period is crucial as the Knicks prepare for their first-round playoff series.
