Knicks and Nets Notes

While the Miami Heat easily gained the NBA East one seed, it is noteworthy that for the first time in the 37 seasons in which they have been in the same league that both the New York Knicks (the two seed) and the Nets, now the Brooklyn Nets, will both have home-court advantage in any series in the same playoff season.

On the opening night of the season, a game between the two teams was postponed to a later date due to the consequences of Hurricane Sandy. Playing other opponents, each won their first game. Perhaps it was a sign.

The Knicks will face the Boston Celtics in the preliminary round while the Nets, likely a four seed, but still possibly a three seed, do not know their first round opponent.

The NBA regular season ends this Wednesday with the playoffs beginning next Saturday, April 20th.