Technically speaking, the New York Knicks have not yet been eliminated from the 2020 NBA Playoffs. New York trails the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic by 9.5 games with 16 outings remaining on the schedule, meaning a miracle is still within the realm of possibility.
Unlikely as that may be, it was a miracle that had the Knicks playing harder and better than ever before—until the season was unceremoniously placed on hold.
The NBA, much like the rest of the world, has entered into a state of isolation amid the uncertainty that surrounds COVID-19. For New York, that means being unable to build upon a 4-3 record over the past seven games, which includes a win over the Houston Rockets.