The New York Knicks were one of the surprise teams of the East this season. Injuries played a part both for and against the Madison Square Garden team, but no one can deny they had a solid year.

As always, playoff exits can be bitter or bittersweet, depending on the expectations. The Knicks reaching the second round, a game away from the Eastern Conference Finals. This is seen as a win for the team and their best finish this century. Sure, it's only a one-win improvement, but the future still looks bright for the league's most valuable franchise.