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News Articles
Knicks flipped switch to neutralize Hawk’s strategy that was a growing problem
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — It was as if a switch had flipped coming out of halftime in Game 1, as the Knicks neutralized a Hawks strategy that was hurting them more than anything else.- New: 1 hr 18 min ago
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Josh Hart tweak has become key to neutraling Hawks’ greatest threat to Knicks
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — But Johnson didn’t get past his third dribble. He stripped him clean — his third steal of Saturday’s 113-102 Knicks victory — and it became the best example of an important Game 1 development.- New: 3 hr 31 min ago
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Knicks must learn from past mistakes and give Hawks no reason to believe in Game 2
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — The Knicks need to keep taking care of business as they did in Game 1.- New: 4 hr 4 min ago
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks embrace playoff intensity entering Game 2 against Hawks: 'We've just got to be ready'
SYN.tv (Garrett Stepien) — The New York Knicks expect the Atlanta Hawks to respond in Game 2 on Monday at MSG.- New: 7 hr 41 min ago
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3 keys to Knicks vs. Hawks Game 2 matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs
SYN.tv (Rafael Canton) — As the Knicks look to build a 2-0 series lead, let’s dive into keys for Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks.- 13 hr 15 min ago
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CJ McCollum takes issue with Jalen Brunson’s ‘Broadway show’ after run-in moment
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — CJ McCollum delivered a low blow to Jalen Brunson on the court at Madison Square Garden. He then delivered another one after the game.- 21 hr 2 min ago
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Jalen Brunson’s subpar game lends feel good possibilites for playoff Knicks
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Jalen Brunson was doing Jalen Brunson things for the first 12 minutes. But then the rest of the game happened.- 21 hr 8 min ago
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Knicks Playoff Notes: Mike Brown passes first test; Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns producing good results
SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — Mike Brown and his staff made some decisions that were crucial to the Knicks' Game 1 win on Saturday over the Atlanta Hawks.- 22 hr 35 min ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown had counterattack ready when Hawks’ ‘Hack-a-Mitch’ strategy emerged
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — It was only a matter of time.- 22 hr 39 min ago
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Knicks’ defense locked in to shut down Hawks in performance they can only hope to repeat
NY Post (Zach Braziller) — It was the key to this 113-102 victory, the Knicks ramping up their defensive intensity and shutting down Atlanta after halftime.- 23 hr 17 min ago
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Knicks display full team effort in Game 1 win over Hawks: 'Everybody stepped up and contributed'
SYN.tv (Colin Martin) — It was a full team effort for the Knicks on Saturday night in their 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.- 23 hr 31 min ago
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Knicks fans were treated to full KAT experience in all its gory — and glory
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — There’s never been a Knick quite like him, and Karl-Anthony Towns seemed like he was ready to remind everyone of that Saturday night at MSG.- 1 day ago
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Knicks’ Game 1 report card: Solid grades but room for improvement
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Report card from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night.- 1 day 1 hr ago
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Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Hawks: Jalen Brunson gets it started
NY Post (Zach Braziller) — Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden:- 1 day 2 hr ago
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OG Anunoby’s ankle doesn’t slow him down in emphatic return to Knicks lineup
NY Post (Zach Braziller) — The Knicks’ star wing injured the ankle in the second-to-last game of the regular season and sat out the finale. It didn’t slow him down in the Knicks playoff opener.- 1 day 2 hr ago
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Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks to Game 1 win over Hawks, 113-102
SYN.tv (Colin Martin) — The Knicks held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks, 113-102, in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.- 1 day 2 hr ago
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Knicks roll past Hawks for statement Game 1 playoff victory
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Knicks looked like a team on a mission on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.- 1 day 2 hr ago
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Cam Schlittler, Ben Stiller take in star-studded Knicks-Hawks Game 1
NY Post (Andrew Battifarano) — One of New York's emerging sports stars was taking in a different playoff atmosphere on Saturday.- 1 day 3 hr ago
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These Knicks playoffs are stressful — but you should step back and appreciate this moment
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — The Knicks always have had a knack for making these things extra excruciating.- 1 day 5 hr ago
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Sports guarantees can be so fun — until they spoil all hope
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — We want colorful. We want outspoken. We want confident. We want swagger. We want over-the-top far more than under-the-radar. And all of that is perfectly lovely. But there is always a flip side to...- 1 day 5 hr ago
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Blog Articles
Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu pops up on injury report ahead of Game 2 vs. Knicks
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) — The Atlanta Hawks went down 1-0 in their series against the New York Knicks, and they’ll be looking to tie the series in Game 2. They already had a key injury in their frontcourt coming into...- New: 6 hr 6 min ago
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Knicks dominating Hawks in Game 1 without needing secret weapons show they can still level up
ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) — There were plenty of positive takeaways to be had from the New York Knicks 113-102 Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The strong play and execution of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were two...- New: 6 hr 43 min ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson drops mic on CJ McCollum’s ‘Broadway’ jab after kick to groin
ClutchPoints (Erik Slater) — Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum criticized Jalen Brunson for flopping on a controversial play during the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win on Saturday. McCollum was assessed a technical foul early...- New: 8 hr 14 min ago
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘Jalen thought we were at a Broadway show’
Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — If you ever doubted the Knicks… …you better get outta here. Only three first-round postgame Bulletins coming after this one. You know the reason. Knicks in four. Mike Brown On the team’s sacrifice...- New: 10 hr 4 min ago
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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns beaming about father’s presence at MSG will get waterworks going
ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) — On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks picked up a comfortable win over the Atlanta Hawks at home to go up 1-0 in their first round playoff series. Although he got off to a quiet start,...- New: 10 hr 13 min ago
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Knick’ Jalen Brunson goes full troll mode during joint Karl-Anthony Towns presser
ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) — On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead in their first round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks with a comfortable 113-102 victory. The Knicks were in control of this game...- New: 11 hr 28 min ago
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3 Hawks most to blame for Game 1 playoff loss to Knicks
ClutchPoints (Malik Brown) — The Atlanta Hawks fell short to the New York Knicks in Game 1, losing 113-102. It was a strong first half for the road team, but they were not able to keep things going in the second half. There...- New: 11 hr 46 min ago
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Ben Stiller doubles down on Hawks playoff series prediction at Game 1
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) — Ben Stiller has faith that the New York Knicks playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks will be over soon. Stiller, who is a die-hard Knicks fan, is doubling down on his original take about the...- New: 11 hr 52 min ago
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Hawks’ CJ McCollum compares Jalen Brunson foul call to ‘Broadway show’
ClutchPoints (Erik Slater) — CJ McCollum hit Jalen Brunson below the belt during and after the New York Knicks’ victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. During the second quarter of New York’s 113-101 Game 1...- 12 hr 4 min ago
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NY Knicks’ offense hums in Game 1 win over Hawks
Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks began their quest for a championship on a high note on Saturday, winning Game 1 of […]- 12 hr 36 min ago
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Let's Go To Video Tape: Game 1 Edition
$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Game 1 usually sets the stage for any series, and this was no exception. Let's go through 15 plays that tell the story of New York's Game 1 victory.- 12 hr 46 min ago
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New York’s Jon Snow mic drop after Karl-Anthony Towns-Kit Harington post-Game 1 meet-up
ClutchPoints (Autumn Hawkins) — Karl-Anthony Towns had a stellar night at Madison Square Garden, but what happened after the game was the highlight. The New York Knicks had a 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their...- 12 hr 49 min ago
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Solid Start
$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — 1 down, 15 to go, thanks in no small part to a big night from the big man.- 18 hr 48 min ago
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Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’
ClutchPoints (Josue Pavon) — Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder gave the New York Knicks their flowers after a 113-102 loss in Game 1 of their best-of-7 series. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the first round. All-Star Jalen...- 23 hr 53 min ago
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Knicks fans still chant ‘f*** Trae Young’ despite midseason trade during Hawks clash
ClutchPoints (Josue Pavon) — Despite his trade at the deadline to the Washington Wizards, Trae Young still heard his name amidst chants in the Atlanta Hawks’ Game 1 of their best-of-7 series against the New York Knicks....- 1 day ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’
ClutchPoints (Richard Pereira) — Mike Brown went viral for his reaction towards a ringing phone during the postgame press conference of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Brown was...- 1 day 1 hr ago
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Knicks’ Mike Brown drops confident take on Jalen Brunson’s hot first quarter
ClutchPoints (Colin Loughran) — NEW YORK– It was instantly apparent that Jalen Brunson was ready for postseason basketball as his New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their first-round series on...- 1 day 1 hr ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals how he stayed composed during final Game 1 minutes vs. Hawks
ClutchPoints (Josue Pavon) — Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks took Game 1 of their best-of-7 opening-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. While the Knicks are the favorites against the Hawks, Brunson got...- 1 day 1 hr ago
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Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks
ClutchPoints (Richard Pereira) — Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points as they led the New York Knicks to a solid 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night....- 1 day 2 hr ago
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