Knicks clinch playoff berth with 118-109 win over Wizards
Knicks clinch playoff berth with 118-109 win over Wizards Immanuel Quickley added 22 points and Obi Toppin had 21 for the Knicks, who won their fourth in a row and will be in the postseason for the second time in three years. They had missed the playoffs the previous seven seasons. “Making the playoffs is a great accomplishment, but it’s one of several,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “It’s the next step along the way. Just keep checking the boxes.” Mitchell Robinson contributed eight points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks, who have won both games since losing All-Star forward Julius Randle to a sprained left ankle. “Every time someone goes out it’s a chance for someone else to get in and get the job done,” Thibodeau added. “That gives your team a lot of confidence. It gives us quality depth and makes us a tough team.” Corey Kispert led Washington with a career-high 29 points. Johnny Davis had 16 and Taj Gibson added 14. The Knicks trailed by as many as 10 points in the second quarte...