The Knicks basketball court at Madison Square Garden.

Playoff basketball is back at Madison Square Garden, we preview Knicks v. Hawks

WNYC News | Apr 18

The NBA playoffs begin April 18, and once again the New York Knicks are among the teams fighting for those championship rings. But things are different this time. A few years ago, fans were happy just to see this once struggling team back in the post-season. Now, they're facing a new set of expectations. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst with a playoff preview.

 

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