The Latest Breaking News from Tom Thibodeau

In the midst of the most impressive season the Knicks have had in a decade, Julius Randle, New York’s leading scorer and likely All-NBA forward, not only hit an impossible game-winning jumper against rival Miami in early March. He also plopped down a career-best 57 points on March 20 against…

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.

CLEVELAND — If this was a preview of a first-round playoff matchup, expect a mountain of points and a thrilling battle of guards.

Not only does DeRozan feel like the Bulls have one of the top coaches in the Association, but the veteran said Donovan might be the best coach he’s ever had at any level ... and he’s not alone.

NEW YORK — Mitchell Robinson apologized online for his latest grumblings over his role, citing personal issues as the precursor to implying that he doesn’t participate in the offense and is “really just wasting my time and energy” during games.

And the award for best duo goes to Julius Randle and RJ Barrett.

NEW YORK — The streak is over. Unexpectedly.

BOSTON — There was a similar winning streak two years ago toward the end of a revelatory season, a stretch when it first felt appropriate to believe in Julius Randle.

"Winning is way more fun than fun is fun."

BOSTON — The streak is so strong it didn’t need Jalen Brunson.

MIAMI — The game was fumbling away. The winning streak was about to end.