"Knicks' Playoff Hopes Hinge on Julius Randle's Injury Timeline"

With Julius Randle out for the season, the Knicks can draw inspiration from past playoff moments when key players were sidelined, such as Allan Houston's series-clinching shot and Larry Johnson's four-point play in 1999. Despite Patrick Ewing's absence during those iconic plays, the team rallied and made a deep playoff run. Now, as Randle undergoes shoulder surgery, the Knicks must look ahead and focus on their playoff push without their second-best offensive player.