NBA Standings 2022: New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers Jump Into Playoff Picture

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are the No. 6 seeds in the Eastern and Western Conference respectively. The Knicks extended their winning streak to five games Wednesday night, holding off the Chicago Bulls 128-120 in overtime. Los. Angeles defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 for their third straight victory. Kawhi Leonard's return to the team has helped the Clippers' resurgence. The Clippers can easily move up or down the standings. They are 2.5 games behind the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies. New. York is two games ahead of the Toronto Raptors for the final spot in play-in tournament.