The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games in the first round of the NBA playoffs. This was the Knicks' first playoff series win in a decade and only their second of the past 22 years. The Knicks showed that they can withstand adversity, as they were able to win the series despite multiple injuries to key players. For example, their sixth man, Immanuel Quickley, had multiple games in the series where he did not score a single point. However, his defense and activity were still valuable to the team. Additionally, the Knicks lost starting guard Quentin Grimes to a shoulder injury in Game 3, but they were able to overcome this loss and win the series anyway.
The Knicks' victory over the Cavaliers was a sign of their resilience and their ability to win even when things are not going their way. This is a young team that is still learning, but they have shown that they have the potential to be a contender in the Eastern Conference.