Knicks Face Tough Road to Playoffs as They Kick Off Against 76ers in Opener The New York Knicks' chances of making a deep playoff run are being put to the test from the start of the season.
Their highly anticipated matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night is a barometer for their overall performance this year.
Fresh off a disappointing campaign last season, the Knicks will need to show significant improvement if they hope to contend with the Eastern Conference's top teams.