The New York Knicks are heading into their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a crucial lesson learned from their previous playoff series against Philadelphia: the importance of maintaining composure and capitalizing on favorable positions. The team now faces the challenge of effectively managing success, a skill that has historically been difficult for them to master in the postseason. With the ghosts of past playoff disappointments as favorites still fresh, the Knicks are determined to prove they can handle the pressure and advance further into the tournament.
