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Knicks vs. Hawks: 5 things to watch in first round of 2026 NBA playoffs

SYN.tv (Rafael Canton) — Here’s five key factors to watch for the Knicks opening round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Knicks facing much tougher Hawks who have thrived since Trae Young trade

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Just what kind of challenge do the Knicks have on their hands?
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Karl-Anthony Towns’ chance to define his Knicks legacy is here

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Knicks need KATlanta to reemerge all series against the Hawks. There is perhaps more pressure on Karl-Anthony Towns than any other Knicks player.
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Mike Brown now has real chance to put Tom Thibodeau completely in the Knicks’ past

NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — The coach who looms over these playoffs for Mike Brown, starting Saturday, is a familiar one. It’s Tom Thibodeau. Call it the Ghost of Thibs.
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Knicks Playoff Mailbag: Josh Hart's importance in the starting lineup, Hawks series prediction

SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — The Knicks face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Let's open up the mailbag to answer your postseason questions...
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Why OG Anunoby is Knicks' X-factor against Hawks in first round of 2026 NBA playoffs

SYN.tv (Rafael Canton) — Defensive weapon OG Anunoby will be a huge factor when the Knicks face the Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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The starkly different bench commodity Knicks bring into playoffs this time around

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — So, if Brown wants to change things up in the postseason, it won’t be unprecedented. Each has received an opportunity to play important minutes at some point this year.
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Jalen Brunson’s intriguing challenge, roster depth among Knicks-Hawks playoff storylines

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The Post’s Jared Schwartz breaks down the top Knicks-Hawks storylines for the first round of the playoffs.
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Knicks can’t ignore the Hawks’ playoff seed chicanery

NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — At the very least, the Hawks did nothing to avoid the Knicks.
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Knicks vs. Hawks first-round preview and prediction for 2026 NBA playoffs

SYN.tv (David Vertsberger) — The Knicks face the Hawks in the first round of the playoffs, as New York begins its title chase.
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Mike Breen rips NBA playoffs TV change after $76 billion payday

NY Post (Erich Richter) — Knicks fans will be missing Mike Breen and Clyde Frazier in their opening-round playoff series against the Hawks.
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Why the Knicks’ early playoff path could be a lot trickier than expected

NY Post (Howie Kussoy) — Now, the Knicks will face off with one of the league’s hottest teams, who have thrived since trading Trae Young.
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Where Knicks stand heading into matchup with Hawks in first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

SYN.tv (Ian Begley) — Mike Brown’s Knicks seem to be in a good place entering their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Knicks unfazed by surprising playoff matchup against Hawks: ‘Didn’t pay any attention’

NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — So, knowing a loss was likely without their main players, the Hawks made it clear they at the very least weren’t overly scared of the Knicks.
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Ghost of Trae Young looms over Knicks’ testy playoff matchup with Hawks

NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — This would all be a lot more interesting if the Hawks hadn’t rid themselves of Trae Young back at the trade deadline, of course, if they hadn’t exiled him to Washington, D.C., which has been pro...
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Knicks’ Miles McBride shows he’s healthy, ready for playoffs in strong regular season finale

SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — Miles McBride took advantage of his opportunity in the Knicks' starting lineup in their regular season finale.
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Knicks set to face Hawks in first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — The Knicks’ opponent for the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is officially set.
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Knicks rest starters, close regular season with 110-96 loss to Hornets

SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — The Knicks closed the regular season with a loss to the Hornets on Sunday night.
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Knicks’ Mikal Bridges continues incredible 638 consecutive games played streak: ‘Who I am”

NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — The Knicks guard made sure of it Sunday after logging just 23 seconds after tipoff against the Hornets, fouling purposefully on the first defensive possession to compel the sub.
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Blog Articles

Knicks’ Josh Hart’s ‘crazy’ reaction to Heat-Hornets play-in thriller goes viral

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — The recent NBA play-in game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets was wild, ending in overtime, and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was locked in. He took to X, formerly Twitter, after the...
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Time to Shine

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Is this a Jalen Brunson series? Or a Karl-Anthony Towns series? As the meme says, why not both?
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Knicks First Round Series Primer: Atlanta Hawks

Posting and Toasting (Michael Zeno) — Well, here we are. After a long, 82-game season full of twists and turns, we’ve arrived at the start of a playoff journey. Conventional wisdom said that the Toronto Raptors would be the...
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Round 1 Playoff Prep: Atlanta Hawks

Shax (Shax) — Scouting Report with Video and Data
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Knicks’ Josh Hart hates that he can’t listen to Eric Collins go bonkers during Hornets play-in game

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — The discussion around the NBA broadcasting playoff games on streaming services and major cable networks like Prime Video has been controversial, and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is bummed that...
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NY Knicks’ commentator Mike Breen sounds off on playoff broadcasting exclusivity

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks will be in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, but fans in New York will […]
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So…How Real Are These Hawks?

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Let's look under the hood to see just how legit the 20-6 closing stretch from Atlanta really was.
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Knicks’ Jose Alvarado reveals hilarious response to Shaquille O’Neal after fight with Mark Williams

ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — Jose Alvarado has provided an extra spunk for the New York Knicks since he got traded to the team in February. It was a dream come true for Alvarado, who had always wanted to play for the Knicks...
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Legendary reporter compares Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs impact to Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain

ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) — From the Boston Celtics’ own Bill Russell to the more recent careers of Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal, Bob Ryan has covered several Mount Rushmores’ worth of all-time NBA...
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Knicks vs. Hawks Playoff History: A Look Down Memory Lane & 7th

Posting and Toasting (Andrew Polaniecki) — If you go looking through the Knicks’ biggest playoff rivals, the Hawks aren’t the first matchup that comes to mind. They’re not Miami, they’re not Indiana, and they haven’t been a consistent...
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Knicks Legend gives ‘unsexy’ NBA Finals advice he knows fans will hate

ClutchPoints (Rishabh Bhatnagar) — The New York Knicks enter the postseason as one of the few Eastern Conference teams seen as legitimate title contenders. After finishing the regular season with a 53-29 record, the Knicks arrive...
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Knicks G Josh Hart’s 2-word reaction to Jalen Brunson’s bobblehead goes viral

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — Now featured in the concourse of Madison Square Garden is a giant bobblehead of guard Jalen Brunson, and his teammate, fellow guard on the New York Knicks Josh Hart, won’t let him hear the...
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Mike Breen puts NBA on blast for Knicks playoff TV coverage

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — When fans watch the New York Knicks’ first playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, they won’t hear legendary NBA broadcaster Mike Breen‘s voice, and that’s upsetting to...
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Hornets 110, Knicks 96: “Can already hear the ‘F*** Trae Young’ chants”

Posting and Toasting (Matthew Miranda) — The most anticipated yet anticlimactic Knick regular season in years concluded its preamble with a 110-96 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, though it didn’t feel like an L. Both teams got what they...
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Knicks superfan Ben Stiller drops bold playoff prediction for Hawks series

ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — As the regular season concludes and the New York Knicks look ahead to their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, superfan Ben Stiller has faith in his team. Days before the Knicks-Hawks...
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘It was nice, man’

Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — The season is over, fellas. Ah, sorry, I only meant the regular thing. We still have the playoffs and the parade coming up next. Bring it on! Mike Breen On the greedy NBA: “This is the first time...
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Why New York Knicks’ Jordan Clarkson is due for a big playoff series

ClutchPoints (Drew Maresca) — The New York Knicks are playoff-bound. They successfully secured the third seed in the Eastern Conference for the 2026 NBA Playoffs and will face the Atlanta Hawks in the first-round of the 2026...
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Knicks set for first round playoff rematch with Hawks

Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — The New York Knicks officially have an opponent for the first round of the playoffs. Following Sunday’s games, the Knicks […]
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It's Atlanta!

$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Get ready for a rematch five years in the making. Plus, a moment to appreciate just how far the Knicks have come.
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Watch Knicks’ Mikal Bridges make safest effort to preserve streak

ClutchPoints (Abdullah Imran) — With rest being the focus in their regular-season finale, the New York Knicks still gave Mikal Bridges a short appearance to keep his durability streak alive. The 29-year-old checked in for just...
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