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NEW YORK — The Knicks are cautious, refusing to look ahead even at the simplest future scenarios, instead focusing on the task in front of them. And now, with Sunday night’s 118-109 win over the Washington Wizards, that future is a reality as they clinched a playoff spot.

NEW YORK — That was weird.

MIAMI — For extended stretches Saturday night at Miami-Dade Arena, defense was optional, which for the Dallas Mavericks has become the story of a season gone sour.

The veteran big man made his retirement official after a 16-year career.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The laughing that started in Brooklyn when the Nets gave us Kyrie Irving extended to Queens on MLB’s Opening Day when the New York Mets watched their former ace make his Texas Rangers debut.

Kevin Durant still “wants the best for” the Nets.

NEW YORK — If this is what an expedited jelling process looks like, the Nets need a new overnight delivery service.

NEW YORK — Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 101-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden to close a quick two-game trip winless at 0-2. The Heat now returns to Miami to face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday:

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 31 efficient points while Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. had double-doubles, but the #Rockets couldn’t withstand Brooklyn’s late 3-point barrage.

Wednesday’s matchup between the #Rockets and Nets is a rare opportunity for Houston to improve its 2023 draft lottery outlook by winning.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 106-92 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena to open a quick two-game trip. The Heat is right back at it with another big game on Wednesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m., Bally Sports…