The New York Knicks were officially eliminated from the playoff race as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-107.

Under the leadership of head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks also achieved a 41-31 record last season and advanced to the playoffs, but the Knicks are currently only 34-43 this season. Ranked 11th in record. While the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers are the most likely teams to compete for the last two playoff spots in the playoffs, the Knicks have missed the cut this season. playoffs.

The main reason the Knicks fell out of contention for a playoff berth was the loss of veteran guard Derrick Rose. The 33-year-old veteran guard was the Knicks' biggest push to the playoffs last season, but Rose's torn meniscus in his right knee has sidelined him for most of the season. Rose underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his ankle in December, and has since had a second surgery. He has only appeared in 26 games for the Knicks this season, averaging 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in 24.5 minutes while shooting 40.2 percent from three and 44.5 percent from the field.

And forward Julius Randle, who won the Most Improved Player award last season. He's notably underperformed this season, where he's averaging 20.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from 3-point range. But Randle averaged 24.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 6 assists per game last season, while shooting 45.6% from the field and 41.1% from three-point range. His on-field attitude also aroused the dissatisfaction of many fans.

Next, although the Knicks have been eliminated from the playoffs this season, there are still 5 games left before the end of the regular season. The Knicks have introduced new players such as 22-year-old guard Emmanuel Quay. Klee, 21-year-old rookie Quentin Grimes and center rookie Jerry Joe Sims will all get more play for the remainder of the game.