A little less than a year ago, the brutal first-round playoff series between the Knicks and the 76ers was a must-see featuring two teams many believed could make some noise in the playoffs. The vibe at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night was a far cry from that as the Knicks defeated the tanking 76ers,

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled up I-95 for the fourth and final matchup of the season against the New York Knicks. A 105-91 loss gave the Sixers a two-game leg up on the Nets in the lottery race but offered little else in positive takeaways.

As the Cavaliers eye the No. 1 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cavs hosted a playoff foe and won a regular-season series.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs suddenly have New York’s number. Overcoming a lackluster start, Cleveland rallied in the second half for a 124-105 win over its Eastern Conference rival. The Cavs have taken the first three against New York this season, with a chance for the sweep in about two weeks.

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