New York Knicks: ClutchPoints Blog Articles
ClutchPoints (Nate Duffett) —
The New York Knicks made some waves when they hired Mike Brown to be their head coach. It isn’t easy to lead a team in the prestige and fanfare of New York, as a misstep could prove costly and erode the trust of the fanbase. Brown might’ve put his foot in his mouth before Game […] The post Mike Brown makes eye-opening Karl-Anthony Towns, Mitchell Robinson statement before...
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) —
The New York Knicks are not in a do-or-die situation heading into Game 4, but if they lose, it would be tough to get out of that hole. Game 3 once again exposed some of their weaknesses, and the biggest one was Mikal Bridges basically being unplayable. Miles McBride took his minutes down the stretch […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown weighing starting lineup change vs. Hawks Game 4 ...
ClutchPoints (Nate Duffett) —
The New York Knicks suffered a heartbreaking Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. New York now finds itself down 2-1 in the series, and the team’s matchup against Atlanta is making some sectors of the fanbase sweat. The Knicks have one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, as players […] The post Knicks have right mentality going into Game 4 vs. Hawks ...
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) —
It may be safe to say that through three games, the Atlanta Hawks may have the New York Knicks on the ropes, as they extended their series lead to 2-1. Game 3 was another nail-biter at the end, but the Hawks were able to prevail and win 109-108. Several players have been key to the […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga credits Draymond Green for winning play vs. Knicks appeared...
ClutchPoints (Abdullah Imran) —
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had the final possession, but he lost control of the ball as New York fell just short in a 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the best-of-seven playoff series on Thursday night at State Farm Arena, with Atlanta taking a 2-1 lead. Brunson finished with […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson shares a telling reaction to brutal Game 3...
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) —
The New York Knicks have found themselves down 2-1 in their series against the Atlanta Hawks, and there are many fans in disbelief. In Game 3, the Knicks were down as much as 18 points, but they roared back late to take the lead with a few seconds remaining. Just like the Hawks did in […] The post Stephen A Smith goes off on Knicks’ Mike Brown after Game 3 loss: ‘Honeymoon...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
After playing just 11 minutes in the New York Knicks’ Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, center Mitchell Robinson‘s trainer is calling out head coach Mike Brown. His trainer, Marcell Scott Jr., called Brown out on his Instagram Stories after the Knicks’ latest loss (via New York Basketball on X, formerly Twitter). Scott alleged […] The post Mitchell Robinson’s...
ClutchPoints (Enzo Flojo) —
This loss will linger. The New York Knicks’ 109-108 Game 3 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Playoffs raises uncomfortable questions about execution, composure, and accountability. This wasn’t a game stolen by brilliance alone. New York handed it away in the final minute. Of course, in the playoffs, those are the losses […] The post Knicks most to blame for second consecutive...
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) —
Once again, the New York Knicks have lost to the Atlanta Hawks in devastating fashion, and superfan Ben Stiller is baffled by head coach Mike Brown. Stiller wasn’t able to watch the game, writing, “I wish I could watch this game,” on X, formerly Twitter, while the game was going on. However, it appears he […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller left baffled by Mike...
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) —
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks are experiencing in real time what it means to win in the margins of a playoff game, and these last two wins against the New York Knicks have looked just about the same. In Game 2, CJ McCollum walked down his defender to keep the Hawks in front late, and […] The post Different arena, same result: What Hawks saw in final seconds of Game 3 win over...
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) —
The New York Knicks may not be in huge danger quite yet, but they are inching perilously close to being so. After all, they are now down 2-1 in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks after suffering a 109-108 defeat on Thursday night courtesy of a CJ McCollum game-winner. The Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown makes Game 4 guarantee after losing...
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) —
Following the New York Knicks’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2, Karl-Anthony Towns was urged to be more aggressive in Game 3. After all, Towns went scoreless in the fourth quarter of their 107-106 defeat back on Monday. So it was certainly a promising sign that Towns was demanding the ball more and […] The post What Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns said about brutal Game 3...
ClutchPoints (Richard Pereira) —
Josh Hart showcased disappointment towards himself after struggling in the New York Knicks’ 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the first-round series on Thursday night. Hart is going through the ninth season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Knicks. He has risen as one of the premier two-way players […] The post Josh Hart at a loss for words over 1-of-9 Game 3...
ClutchPoints (Richard Pereira) —
New York fans have expressed heartbreak after seeing the Knicks botch a potential game-winning play in their Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. The Knicks struggled for most of the game against Atlanta but still had a chance to win it. However, Jalen Brunson lost control of the ball as he […] The post Knicks fans in shambles after botched last play in Game 3 loss to...
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) —
CJ McCollum may be public enemy number one among fans of the New York Knicks at present considering how he’s emerged as the hero for the Atlanta Hawks over the past two games, but Mikal Bridges isn’t far behind. Bridges, the man who was acquired back in 2024 for a king’s ransom of five unprotected […] The post Knicks’ Mikal Bridges takes full responsibility for...