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On YouTubeNew York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Knicks’ playoff hopes rely on Mike Brown solving longstanding Karl-Anthony Towns problem
NEW YORK – From a certain perspective, the New York Knicks’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night was just the latest chapter in an awkward story they’ve been writing all season.
Georgetown Hoyas News / Yardbarker / April 22
Patrick Ewing explains why he would still dominate modern NBA era
The 1990s basketball era gets remembered for one thing above all else: physicality. Games were slower, grittier and built around power in the paint. That reputation created a narrative that dominant big men from that decade wouldn't survive in today's game. Patrick Ewing doesn't buy it.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals biggest lesson learned from Game 2 loss to Hawks
The New York Knicks are heading to Atlanta for Game 3 against the Hawks as the series is tied 1-1. The Knicks were in the driver’s seat for most of Game 2 until down the stretch of the fourth quarter, when they let go of the rope.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Tyler Kolek News / New York Knicks on SI / April 22
Sound Alarm Bells if Knicks Start Playing Tyler Kolek vs. Hawks
The sorry state of the New York Knicks' bench to start their first-round series against the Hawks has many wondering about possible solutions. Mike Brown has already extended his rotation with Game 1-DNP Jose Alvarado getting time in the second matchup, though the guard failed to provide the scoring lift New York needed to avoid the loss.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Greatest New York Knicks of All Time: Ranking the Mount Rushmore
While Jalen Brunson may ultimately end up on this list, the New York Knicks' star is still shy of earning a seat on the all-time franchise Mount Rushmore at this point.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 22
Knicks Quickly Get Reason to Feel Better About Game 2 Loss
Monday night was a disaster for the New York Knicks, who gave away a 2-0 series lead in large part to self-inflicted mistakes. A defeat like this, as the more talented team, prompts major soul searching and brings concerns to the forefront that could doom their playoff run.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 22
Knicks vs. Hawks – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview and Injury Updates (Apr 23)
The NBA postseason just got a lot more interesting. When the New York Knicks were pitted against the Atlanta Hawks, it appeared as if the Knicks would have an easy victory.
James Dolan News / The Spun / April 21
NBA Faces Call To Kick James Dolan Out Of The League
New York Knicks fans have spent years urging James Dolan to sell the team. Max Kellerman suggested the NBA should consider taking matters into their own hands.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
How Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 2 disappearance led to Knicks’ collapse vs. Hawks
The first game between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs went almost exactly as many would expect. It was the Knicks who came away with a 113-102 win behind all five starters scoring in double figures, including Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combining for 53 points on 15-of-35 shooting.
Miles McBride News / New York Knicks on SI / April 21
Knicks' Worst Miles McBride Fears Coming True Early in Playoffs
One of the clear early negatives for the Knicks this postseason is the play of their bench. While Mitchell Robinson is making a positive impact, the same can't be said for the others from the second unit against Atlanta thus far.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 21
Knicks Game 2 players and coach grades 
Jalen Brunson: C- The 29 points and seven assists will be what people see, and the box score-watchers will say he had a solid game. But anybody watching the game can tell you that he did not.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / April 21
NBC scorebug error sparks confusion after Hawks stun Knicks in Game 2
The Hawks pulled off a wild one at Madison Square Garden. The NBC broadcast added a little chaos of its own. Atlanta rallied from 14 down to beat the Knicks 107-106 in Game 2, stunning New York and tying the series.
Mike Brown News / Posting and Toasting / April 21
Mike Brown’s rotations need a major retooling ahead of Game 3
There’s been a lot of emotion pouring out of the Knicks-verse after the startling fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2 that turned the series from a Knicks stranglehold to anyone’s series.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 21
Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m a nice guy with two kids and a wife’
The Knicks turned my already-bad Monday into a nightmare. But hey, they didn’t have a timeout! Here’s the latest from inside a burnt MSG. On Atlanta’s
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / April 21
Karl-Anthony Towns' latest excuse is bad news for Knicks
The Knicks wasted the perfect opportunity to go up 2-0 in their first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.
New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / April 21
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Cite Fourth-Quarter Mistakes In Knicks’ Game 2 Loss
After a solid showcase in Game 1 at home against the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks appeared in control of the first-round playoff series. However, despite Jalen Brunson‘s best efforts, the Knicks lost Game 2 in dramatic fashion.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gets marching orders from Mike Brown after Game 2 loss
On Monday night, the New York Knicks blew an opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, as they let a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter slip away en route to suffering a 107-106 defeat.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2
The Knicks lost the contest 107-106 after Mikal Bridges missed a potential game-winning shot at Madison Square Garden.
Mikal Bridges News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Knicks' Mikal Bridges Addresses Missed Game-Winner Over Hawks
The New York Knicks had home court advantage in Game 2 on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. However, the Hawks still mounted a 14-point comeback led by CJ McCollum to lead them to tie the best-of-seven playoff series, 1-1, with a 107-106 win.
NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / April 21
Knicks choke and fall to Hawks in Game 2, 107-106 (Highlights)
We’ve got ourselves a series. The New York Knicks — who took Game 1 — squandered a double-digit lead and opportunity to reclaim it late in the fourth quarter after two missed free throws by CJ McCollum, losing to the Atlanta Hawks 107-106.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 21
Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks
CJ McCollum took over for Trae Young as the Atlanta Hawks' starting point guard this season. In Monday's Game 2, he took over for Young as Madison Square Garden's No. 1 villain.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / April 20
NBA settles draft tiebreakers, including Cavs, Jazz, Knicks
The NBA settled a handful of draft order questions on Monday, breaking ties among teams with identical records ahead of the lottery. According to an official release, the league conducted random drawings to determine positioning, with the results carrying some real implications depending on protections and prior trades.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / April 20
Knicks get more bulletin board material on off day
It was a day off for the New York Knicks in more ways than one. The Knicks were almost entirely-snubbed from the list of nominees/finalists for the NBA’s major individual awards, which were revealed during national television coverage of Sunday’s first round playoff action.
New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Knicks Announce OG Anunoby Injury Update for Game 2 vs. Hawks
The New York Knicks are preparing for Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening. New York enters Monday with a 1-0 series lead after a 113-102 win in Game 1 and will try to build on that performance at home to carry a commanding 2-0 lead on the road games later this week.
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / April 19
Karl-Anthony Towns Steals the Show With Priceless Reaction Over Gatorade During Postgame Presser
The New York Knicks are entering the playoffs healthy and confident. While most contenders are dealing with injuries, NY’s got a clean bill of health heading into a title chase.
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