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The Knicks entered the weekend with some optimism, especially given their previous strong positions in the league. However, as they faced off against the Cavaliers and the Celtics—two top-tier teams—it became clear that the Knicks struggled significantly. The losses highlighted a persistent issue: the Knicks have consistently failed to defeat the best teams in the league, and the analysis shifted from external factors, such as injuries, to a more troubling internal reality.