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The New York Knicks (12-7) are gearing up for a high-stakes clash against the Milwaukee Bucks (14-6) in the In-Season Tournament quarterfinals, with a ticket to the Las Vegas semifinals on the line.

The winner will face the Indiana Pacers who have eliminated the Boston Celtics in the quarterfinals.

In a show of optimism, Knicks center Julius Randle conveyed his confidence in the team’s chances, stating, “I packed for Vegas,” as reported by Peter Botte of the New York Post.