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NBA News / SportsTalkATL / April 19
Knicks stars shine as Hawks drop Game 1
The Hawks dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against the Knicks in front of an expectedly electric crowd at Madison Square Garden, with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 19
Atlanta Hawks Player Grades: Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum's Performance Against New York
Game one goes to the home team. Atalnta came into the day hoping to steal game one on the road against the Knicks, but they were not able to due to some poor shooting and not enough defense.
Quin Snyder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18
Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’
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.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
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.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 18
Three Hawks Who Cost Atlanta Most in Game One Loss To New York
After battling for a little more than two quarters, the Hawks could not keep up with the New York Knicks and lost in game one. It was a poor offensive game from Atlanta and they could not play with any consistency throughout this game.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 18
Winners and Losers From Atlanta Hawks Game One Defeat: Knicks Pull Away For Convincing Win
In the highly anticipated game one of the series, the Knicks used a strong second half defense to pull away from the Hawks and grab the series lead 1-0.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 18
Four Takeaways From Atlanta Hawks Frustrating Game One Loss to the Knicks
Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks begin their playoff series against the New York Knicks, a matchup that has been highly anticipated. In the first game of this series, it did not disappoint as it was an entertaining back-and-forth affair with some chippy play that saw the Knicks pull away in the second half.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19
Watch: CJ McCollum hit with technical foul after painful shot at Jalen Brunson
The intensity always shoots up whenever it’s the playoffs, and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson felt that in one of the most painful ways. While challenging
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.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 18
Starting Lineups Announced For Tonight's Hawks-Knicks Game One Matchup
Tipoff time is getting closer at Madison Square Garden. The third playoff game of the day, the Knicks and the Hawks are hoping to gain an early advantage in this series, which is expected to be one of the most competitive in the entire first round.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / April 18
Unpacking Hawks-Knicks postseason series and prediction, part 2 
Editor’s note: part 1 of this Knicks series preview can be found here. Let’s look on the Hawks’ side of things, starting with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who averaged 28 points per game on 51% from the field, 45% from three on 11 attempts, and 84% from the line on over four attempts per game in the three-game season series.
Jalen Johnson News / The Lead / April 17
Jalen Johnson Is Under More Pressure Than You Think
This season, the Atlanta Hawks front office decided to make Jalen Johnson its franchise star. With that power comes responsibility, and perhaps no star is under more pressure to perform well than Johnson.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 17
Warriors' Steve Kerr answers critics with play-in upset over Clippers
Steve Kerr has won four championships with the Golden State Warriors and reached the NBA Finals six times as a head coach. Yet he's faced a slew of criticism of his coaching this season as the injured Warriors slumped to a 37-win season.
The Knicks Can Easily Stop the Surging Hawks
Do not undermine the Atlanta Hawks. Despite almost falling into the Play-In, Atlanta was able to instead clinch an automatic ticket to the playoffs by winning 19 of their last 24 games.
NBA News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Can Hawks shock the world with an upset over the Knicks?
If you ask the experts over at ESPN, the Hawks shouldn’t even bother showing up to Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for the opening game of their first-round matchup against the Knicks.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Why Nickeil Alexander-Walker is confident in Hawks’ chances as underdogs vs Knicks
The Atlanta Hawks are seen as underdogs going into their series against the New York Knicks, and most of the national media have them losing. The Hawks see it, but they are only focused on what’s in front of them and believe in their ability to compete at the highest level.
Jock Landale News / Hoops Rumors / April 16
Hawks’ Jock Landale Out At Least Two More Weeks
Hawks center Jock Landale is “progressing in his rehabilitation” from a high right ankle sprain, the team announced today in a press release. However, Landale’s return isn’t imminent.
Atlanta Hawks News / EasySportz / April 15
This NBA Team is a Sleeper Pick to Win it All
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are not supposed to be in this conversation. That might be exactly why they are. Atlanta Hawks have emerged as a speculative sleeper pick in the NBA title picture, fueled by improved depth, offensive versatility and a roster that finally looks more balanced than in recent seasons.
Atlanta Hawks News / The Lead / April 13
The Atlanta Hawks Are Playing with House Money
Since the All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks have been soaring. The Hawks are playing with house money, and they know it. While Atlanta had expectations of being a playoff team before the season, those expectations wavered throughout the season.
The '2025 NBA double-double leader by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead their NBA team in double-doubles for the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 12
Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day
With a win on the final day of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks could have clinched fifth place in the East and a first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they sat their starters and let fate — and the Boston Celtics — decide their playoff seed.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 11
Hawks clinch playoff spot, but No. 5 seed not yet set
The Hawks have officially secured an Eastern Conference playoff berth following Friday’s win over the Cavaliers, the NBA officially announced. Atlanta improved to 46-35 with the victory, also locking up the Southeast Division title.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / April 10
Hawks Clinch Playoff Spot; Top-Four East Seeds Now Locked In
The Hawks have become the fifth Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff spot after defeating Cleveland on Friday, the NBA announced (via Twitter).
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Yardbarker / April 6
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks
Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker inched closer to adding an individual accolade to his resume with a stellar performance in a thriller versus the New York Knicks.
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