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News Articles
Knicks’ Jose Alvarado thrives again as he keeps rising in importance
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Jose Alvarado arguably has been the biggest surprise of this first-round series. He didn't play in Game 1. By now, he has firmly reestablished a role.- New: 4 hr 58 min ago
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Knicks finally get the vintage Jalen Brunson performance they needed
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — For much of this series, Jalen Brunson was bullied and missing. That changed in a big way on Tuesday night.- New: 6 hr 52 min ago
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Knicks’ OG Anunoby shows why he’s ‘one of a kind’ in terrific Game 5 effort
NY Post (Zach Braziller) — After Game 1, OG Anunoby said he had to get better in “everything.” He has been — and then some.- New: 6 hr 52 min ago
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OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns were ‘monsters’ on the glass for Knicks in Game 5
SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — One of the biggest factors in the Knicks' Game 5 win over the Hawks was their domination on the boards, led by OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.- New: 7 hr 11 min ago
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Knicks will scare a lot of playoff teams — if they keep playing like this
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — They keep playing like this, it won’t only be the Hawks who won’t have any answers for them.- New: 7 hr 12 min ago
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Knicks bench provides energy on both ends of floor to nail down Game 5 win over Hawks
SYN.tv (Phillip Martinez) — Four bench players gave the Knicks the scoring and defense needed to make Game 5's win over the Hawks a laugher.- New: 7 hr 19 min ago
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Karl-Anthony Towns dominates again as Hawks have no answer for Knicks’ adjustment
NY Post (Zach Braziller) — They ran offense through the big man, and the Hawks couldn’t stop him.- New: 7 hr 53 min ago
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Knicks continue to throw breakout Hawks star Jalen Johnson off his game
NY Post (Zach Braziller) — His success hasn’t carried over into the postseason.- New: 8 hr ago
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Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 5 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum shut down again
NY Post (Zach Braziller) — Heroes and zeros from the Knicks 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.- New: 8 hr ago
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Jalen Brunson delivers ‘big-time game’ as Knicks regain control of series over Hawks
SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — Jalen Brunson had struggled to find his groove over the first four games of the Knicks’ first round series with the Hawks -- then he stepped up on Thursday night.- New: 8 hr 13 min ago
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Knicks’ Game 5 report card: Mike Brown pushed all the right buttons
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — Report card from the Knicks' 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.- New: 8 hr 23 min ago
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Jalen Brunson’s 39-point Game 5 propels Knicks into series lead over Hawks
NY Post (Andrew Battifarano) — The Knicks have pushed the Hawks to the brink.- New: 9 hr 10 min ago
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Knicks establish early lead, never look back in 126-97 Game 5 win over Hawks
SYN.tv (John Flanigan) — The Knicks took an early lead, which they carried the rest of the way in their Game 5 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.- New: 9 hr 11 min ago
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Kylie Jenner joins boyfriend Timothee Chalamet in star-filled crowd for Knicks-Hawks Game 5 at MSG
NY Post (Joseph Staszewski) — It was Kylie Jenner's first appearance this postseason as she was not with the “Marty Supreme” star at MSG for Game 2.- New: 9 hr 58 min ago
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Miles McBride is easing the Jalen Brunson Knicks burden
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — The numbers jump off the page. When Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride play together, the Knicks often thrive.- New: 11 hr 34 min ago
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Knicks have to ride the highs and lows of the Mitchell Robinson roller coaster
NY Post (Mike Vaccaro) — There is little question that the Knicks hum at their best when Robinson is doing likewise.- 12 hr 35 min ago
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Embattled Mikal Bridges’ chance at Knicks redemption could be on the horizon
NY Post (Stefan Bondy) — The Knicks had discussed swapping out Mikal Bridges for Miles McBride, a justifiable move given their production in the first round against the Hawks.- 13 hr 24 min ago
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How to watch Hawks vs. Knicks in Game 5 for free: Start time, livestream
NY Post (Angela Tricarico) — The first-round series is back in New York and all tied up.- 15 hr 58 min ago
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Landry Shamet falling out of Knicks’ rotation has led to a Jose Alvarado uptick
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Landry Shamet’s tumble out of the Knicks rotation was a multistep process.- 1 day 9 hr ago
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Jalen Brunson answered a colossal Knicks question — and brought up another big issue
NY Post (Jared Schwartz) — Do the Knicks want Brunson to play through those double-teams or get the ball out of his hands, potentially limiting his scoring output?- 1 day 10 hr ago
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Blog Articles
Return of the King
$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — Behind a "Remember me?" performance from their point guard, the Knicks dominated the Hawks to move within one win of the next round.- New: 2 hr 57 min ago
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Jalen Brunson’s mom gets surprise shoutout from Knicks’ Mike Brown after Game 5 win
ClutchPoints (Alex House) — The New York Knicks occasionally draw criticism for playing too much isolation basketball, with Jalen Brunson frequently finding himself battling defenders deep into possessions before getting off...- New: 5 hr 9 min ago
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Knicks’ OG Anunoby gets ‘special player’ props from teammate after Game 5 win over Hawks
ClutchPoints (Paolo Mariano) — OG Anunoby has always been a menace on defense ever since he entered the NBA in 2017. But over the years, he has also developed his scoring, making him one of the most efficient two-way players in...- New: 5 hr 55 min ago
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Knicks’ Jose Alvarado reveals ‘amazing’ reaction to MSG chanting his name
ClutchPoints (Troy Finnegan) — The New York Knicks have already had a lot of ups and downs in these NBA playoffs, as they quickly fell into a 2-1 hole in their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. They have quickly...- New: 5 hr 58 min ago
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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson weighs in on latest round of CJ McCollum drama
ClutchPoints (Jedd Pagaduan) — CJ McCollum has quickly become public enemy number one in the collective eyes of the New York Knicks fanbase. The Atlanta Hawks guard not only stole Games 2 and 3 from the Knicks with herculean...- New: 6 hr 21 min ago
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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ Gatorade saga continues after Game 5 win over Hawks
ClutchPoints (Josh Davis) — The New York Knicks secured a commanding 126–97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, taking a 3–2 lead in the series. The win reflected a complete...- New: 7 hr 3 min ago
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Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals challenge of defending Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 5
ClutchPoints (Josh Davis) — The Atlanta Hawks suffered a decisive 126–97 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, falling behind 3–2 in the series and facing mounting pressure entering...- New: 7 hr 29 min ago
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Why Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns deserves ‘a lot of credit’ for rising in playoffs
ClutchPoints (Kris Pursiainen) — NEW YORK – Going into their first year as center and head coach of the New York Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mike Brown had practically no room for error. The regular season played out...- New: 8 hr 7 min ago
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3 Hawks most to blame for utter Game 5 beatdown vs. Knicks
ClutchPoints (Josh Davis) — The Atlanta Hawks did not just lose Game 5 — they were dismantled. A 126–97 blowout at the hands of the New York Knicks exposed structural weaknesses that had been building, especially in the...- New: 8 hr 7 min ago
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Knicks 126, Hawks 97: “This is a pretty comprehensive and soul destroying a** whipping.”
Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — Game Five is in the books, and in it New York (3-2) picked up where they left off in the previous contest, slapping down the Atlanta Hawks with another (essentially) wire-to-wire win. Steadily...- New: 8 hr 56 min ago
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Mike Brown reveals how he ‘ignores the noise’ during heated playoff series vs. Hawks
ClutchPoints (Tomer Azarly) — The New York Knicks are facing a tough challenge in the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With the series heading back to the Big Apple tied at 2-2, Game 5 is the most...- New: 11 hr 38 min ago
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Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5 Results According to NBA 2K26
ClutchPoints (Massimo Marchiano) — We’ve got the Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Game 5 results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. Without further ado, let’s dive right in. New York tied the...- 15 hr 49 min ago
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Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns face do-or-die Game 5 scenario vs. Hawks with title dreams on the line
ClutchPoints (Brett Siegel) — With their backs up against the wall and trailing 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks and facing a scenario where they could go down 3-1 on the road, the New York Knicks played arguably their most passionate...- 19 hr 22 min ago
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Knicks Bulletin: ‘We go by feel’
Posting and Toasting (Antonio Losada) — The East is so bad we might on the other side of the bracket… …that we’ll have an anticipated ECF matchup in the second round of the playoffs. Knicks vs. Celtics for an NBA Finals berth. You bet?...- 19 hr 58 min ago
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Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs Hawks, Game 5, April 28, 2026
Posting and Toasting (Russell Richardson) — The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks tonight at Madison Square Garden in Game Five of their first-round playoff series, tied 2–2. The winner takes command, while the loser will return to...- 22 hr 18 min ago
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NY Knicks’ Landry Shamet has lost his rotation spot to Jose Alvarado
Empire Sports Media (Dylan Backer) — As the New York Knicks figure out their best lineups through this first round series against the Atlanta Hawks, there […]- 22 hr 28 min ago
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Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend Jordyn Woods shares video of sweet moment with young fans
ClutchPoints (Andrew Korpan) — Following their Game 4 win over the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns went for a walk with his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods. While on it, he encountered some young fans, one of...- 22 hr 52 min ago
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What’s Up With Jalen?
$Knicks Film School (Jonathan Macri) — A closer look at what's been up with New York's Captain, and how he can get back on track.- 1 day 2 hr ago
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Knicks guard breaks down the challenge of guarding CJ McCollum
ClutchPoints (Richard Pereira) — CJ McCollum has been causing a lot of trouble for the New York Knicks this postseason. One New York guard provided his thoughts on slowing down the Atlanta Hawks veteran star scorer. McCollum is...- 1 day 11 hr ago
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Knicks’ Deuce McBride gets real on pain from core muscle surgery in playoffs
ClutchPoints (Jackson Stone) — Recently, the New York Knicks tied up their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks with a resounding Game 4 win on the road. The Knicks turned in their best performance of the postseason in...- 1 day 17 hr ago
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