The Knicks' path in the conference finals is starting to become clearer as the weekend approaches. Not only did the NBA release the official schedule for the Eastern Conference Finals , but Wednesday's Game 5 has now given the Cavaliers a 3-2 series lead over the Pistons. New York very well may be rooting for Cleveland to take care of business in Game 6 on Friday, especially as rust concerns from its long layoff become apparent . But there's also reason to hope things go the distance, though that introduces another can of worms for the Knicks. ECF dates may have Knicks hoping Cavs don't win in six In scenario one, the Cavs win on Friday, and New York gets to face a team it already went 2-1 against during the regular season. This hypothetical would also net the Knicks home-court advantage since they're the higher seed (3) than the Cavaliers (4). They'd draw the opponent with likely less upside, too, compared to how the Pistons are when they're firing on all cylinders.…