They were trailing the Cavs and Bucks for the final playoff spot .
KOBEsh : Just 13 days ago , the Knicks were 8 - 15 and out of the playoffs .
Knicks were trailing the Cavs and Bucks for the final playoff spot .
KOBEsh : Just 13 days ago , the Knicks were 8 - 15 and out of the playoffs .