The Knicks face a temptation to look far ahead and imagine an NBA title after years of waiting. The city’s excitement is fueled by past playoff success and the possibility of something New York has not seen in decades. Knicks leadership emphasizes staying present and not skipping steps, treating the postseason as a process rather than a countdown to celebration. The team aims to maintain an underdog mindset and a sense of urgency even while approaching franchise-defining success. The Knicks have already advanced deep into the playoffs, reaching the conference semifinals in Jalen Brunson’s early seasons and the conference finals in the past two seasons.
"So the Knicks will take the court Monday night the same way they have through this month-long stretch that grows wilder and more impressive every game, convincing themselves that they are the underdogs, that they are the team in need of desperation, even as they find themselves on the brink of doing something that would make them a part of that franchise history forever."
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