New York Knicks Playoffs 2027
The New York Knicks are 6-5 (.545), 5th in the Eastern Conference, 3½ games behind the Boston Celtics. If the season ended today they would be the No. 5 seed and play the Atlanta Hawks (No. 4) in the first round. Next: at the Indiana Pacers, Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM EST on Prime Video.
PacersFri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM EST · Prime Video
Hawks No. 4Then the 1/8 winnerSeason Trend
Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtics | 10-2 | .833 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 9-3 | .750 | 1 |
| 3 |  Pistons | 7-3 | .700 | 2 |
| 4 | Hawks | 7-5 | .583 | 3 |
| 5 | Knicks | 6-5 | .545 | 3½ |
| 6 |  Cavaliers | 6-6 | .500 | 4 |
| 7 |  Raptors | 5-6 | .455 | 4½ |
| 8 |  Heat | 5-6 | .455 | 4½ |
| 9 |  Hornets | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 10 |  Magic | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 11 | Pacers | 4-8 | .333 | 6 |
| 12 |  Wizards | 4-8 | .333 | 6 |
| 13 |  Nets | 3-8 | .273 | 6½ |
| 14 |  Bulls | 1-9 | .100 | 8 |
| 15 |  Bucks | 1-11 | .083 | 9 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Knicks Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs Nets | W 103-90 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Bulls | W 135-105 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at Cavaliers | W 109-97 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | vs Bucks | W 117-85 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | vs Cavaliers | L 107-115 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | at Pacers | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 | at Raptors | 6:00 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 | at Raptors | 7:30 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 | at  Timberwolves | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs  Trail Blazers | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 22 | vs Pacers | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs Cavaliers | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | vs Heat | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This New York Knicks playoffs page refreshes after every Knicks game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
New York Knicks playoffs FAQ
Are the New York Knicks in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 5 in the East, a direct playoff place.
Who would the New York Knicks play in the first round?
The Atlanta Hawks (No. 4), on the road; then the 1/8 winner.
When is the next Knicks game?
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM EST, at the Indiana Pacers, on Prime Video.
How many wins are the Knicks on pace for?
45 wins over 82 games at their current .545 winning percentage.
Does winning the Atlantic matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.