The Knicks May Have Just Set Up the Perfect First Round

The New York Knicks lock up the third seed with a commanding win over the Toronto Raptors, possibly setting up a dream first-round playoff matchup. Can Mike Brown's squad capitalize on this dream scenario and make a deep postseason push? XJ breaks down the Knicks’ 112–95 victory, spotlighting Karl-Anthony Towns’ dynamic offensive arsenal against Jakob Poeltl, Jordan Clarkson’s playoff-ready bench spark, and Jalen Brunson’s efficient scoring clinic. The analysis covers Toronto's lack of urgency, the impact of key Raptors injuries like Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, and whether OG Anunoby’s status will influence New York’s rotation going forward. As New York eyes the postseason, all eyes are on their ability to dispatch the Raptors quickly and gear up for a potential showdown against the Boston Celtics. Timestamps 0:00 — Knicks Clinch the 3 Seed! 0:50 — Knicks Might Get Raptors In Round 1 11:22 — BetterHelp Ad Break 12:11 — FanDuel Ad Break 13:21 — Join The Everydayer Club 13:51 — OG Anunoby Injury & Towns Dominates 22:31 — PrizePicks Ad Break 23:33 — Clarkson and Hukporti Shine Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-knicks/ Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.