With eye on standings, Knicks eager to halt slide vs. Grizzlies

The New York Knicks are running out of time in their quest for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Following Tuesday's loss to the Houston Rockets, the Knicks (48-28) are 2 1/2 games behind the second-place Boston Celtics with six games remaining. New York is only one game ahead of the fourth-place Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Knicks, who have lost five straight games against teams with winning records, will attempt to get back on track Wednesday against the host Memphis Grizzlies (25-50).