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What Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns said about brutal Game 3 loss to Hawks

What Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns said about brutal Game 3 loss to Hawks

Following the New York Knicks’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2, Karl-Anthony Towns was urged to be more aggressive in Game 3. After all, Towns went scoreless in the fourth quarter of their 107-106 defeat back on Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24
Hawks midseason moves paying off big in playoffs

Hawks midseason moves paying off big in playoffs

The Hawks' late-season surge made their trades look good. Taking a 2-1 lead on the Knicks has made these deals look amazing.

CJ McCollum takes down Knicks again in Game 3
Patrick Ewing explains why he would still dominate modern NBA era
The 'No. 7-overall NBA draft picks' quiz
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Josh Hart at a loss for words over 1-of-9 Game 3 clunker that cost Knicks vs. Hawks

Josh Hart at a loss for words over 1-of-9 Game 3 clunker that cost Knicks vs. Hawks

Josh Hart showcased disappointment towards himself after struggling in the New York Knicks’ 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the first-round series on Thursday night.

Mikal Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges takes full responsibility for embarrassing Game 3 goose egg vs. Hawks

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges takes full responsibility for embarrassing Game 3 goose egg vs. Hawks

CJ McCollum may be public enemy number one among fans of the New York Knicks at present considering how he’s emerged as the hero for the Atlanta Hawks over the past two games, but Mikal Bridges isn’t far behind.

Donovan Mitchell News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

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?

The '40-point NBA games since 1976-77' quiz
The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz
The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
What Knicks’ Mike Brown told Jalen Brunson to do on failed last play vs. Hawks

What Knicks’ Mike Brown told Jalen Brunson to do on failed last play vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks have fallen behind 2-1 in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, losing two consecutive one-point games in the most demoralizing fashions possible.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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. 

Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears

Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears

The 2025-26 season was supposed to be the New York Knicks’ time to shine. Both their biggest competitors for Eastern Conference supremacy seemed to be headed for down years, and the Knicks had all the opportunity in the world to perhaps finally get over the hump.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24
CJ McCollum takes down Knicks again in Game 3

CJ McCollum takes down Knicks again in Game 3

Another Atlanta Hawks playoff game, another CJ McCollum game-winner. 

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia backs Devin Booker, calls out referees
Patrick Ewing explains why he would still dominate modern NBA era
NBA News / Knicks X-Factor / April 24
Knicks Game 3 rally falls short, Hawks take series lead (Highlights)

Knicks Game 3 rally falls short, Hawks take series lead (Highlights)

I’ve got good news, and I’ve got bad news, New York Knicks fans… The bad news is that the Atlanta Hawks have taken a 2-1 series lead, after winning Game 3 by a score of 109-108.

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / April 23

Hawks 109, Knicks 108: “This team is not serious people”

Maybe the Knicks (1-2) had no business winning this game against the Hawks (2-1). After sleepwalking through a miserable first quarter and falling behind by 18 in the second, they entered halftime down by eight, matched Atlanta’s thirty points in the third quarter, and finally seemed interested in victory late in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
This Karl-Anthony Towns stat makes Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Hawks even more mind-blowingwp

This Karl-Anthony Towns stat makes Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Hawks even more mind-blowingwp

The New York Knicks are floundering in their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, but at least one stat makes it hard to blame Karl-Anthony Towns for his team’s Game 3 loss on Thursday.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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 / Knicks X-Factor / April 23
The New York Knicks’ Game 2 woes are easily fixable

The New York Knicks’ Game 2 woes are easily fixable

Nearly everything went wrong in Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks. From lineups to miscommunications to underperformances, the New York Knicks have a lot to work on as they head to Atlanta tied 1-1.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 23
3 Keys to Stealing A Win In Atlanta: How Can The New York Knicks Recover From A Devastating Game 2 Collapse?

3 Keys to Stealing A Win In Atlanta: How Can The New York Knicks Recover From A Devastating Game 2 Collapse?

The New York Knicks’ 107-106 loss in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs on Monday, April 20, 2026, to the Atlanta Hawks in Madison Square Garden was nothing short of devastating to Knicks’ fans.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
 The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
 The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / April 23
3 Biggest Disappointments From Knicks' Series vs Hawks So Far

3 Biggest Disappointments From Knicks' Series vs Hawks So Far

The New York Knicks are dead even with the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference playoffs' opening round. A 107-106 Game 2 loss brought the Knicks back down to earth after opening the series on a hot note, resulting in a a negative spotlight being shone on certain players who haven't met expectations.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Knicks Coach Questions Officiating After Game 2 Loss vs. Hawks

Knicks Coach Questions Officiating After Game 2 Loss vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks dropped Game 2 of their first-round series to the Atlanta Hawks, falling 107-106 at Madison Square Garden to even the series at 1-1.

Stephon Marbury News / Scoop B / April 23
The Marbury Paradox: Legacy, Forgiveness and the Battle Over Knicks History

The Marbury Paradox: Legacy, Forgiveness and the Battle Over Knicks History

The energy inside Madison Square Garden during the NBA Playoffs is a physical force. It is a vibrating, screaming, blue-and-orange heartbeat that connects generations of New Yorkers.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / April 23
Rival NBA Execs Name New York Knicks Star Who Could Take the Fall if Team Comes Up Short 

Rival NBA Execs Name New York Knicks Star Who Could Take the Fall if Team Comes Up Short 

The New York Knicks are on shaky ground after their ECF exit last season, and fans are left wondering what will happen if they stumble again this year.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
Knicks rumors: Will James Dolan ‘loving’ Karl-Anthony Towns save him from trade if New York flops in playoffs?

Knicks rumors: Will James Dolan ‘loving’ Karl-Anthony Towns save him from trade if New York flops in playoffs?

The New York Knicks are currently preparing for Game 3 of their first round playof series against the Atlanta Hawks, which is slated to take place on Thursday evening on the road.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 23
Knicks' Fatal Flaw Would Be Not Learning From Losing Game 2

Knicks' Fatal Flaw Would Be Not Learning From Losing Game 2

The New York Knicks threw away what should’ve been a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks. They scored a season-low 15 fourth-quarter points

James Dolan News / The Spun / April 21
NBA Faces Call To Kick James Dolan Out Of The League

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.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / April 21
NBC scorebug error sparks confusion after Hawks stun Knicks in Game 2

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.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / April 21

Knicks’ NBA Draft fate sealed after tiebreaker

The New York Knicks managed to earn at least one win on a day where they endured one of their most heartbreaking postseason defeats in recent memory. The NBA staged several tiebreaker draws to help determine the order of the 2026 draft on Monday.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Yardbarker / April 21
Karl-Anthony Towns' latest excuse is bad news for Knicks

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.

Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks
NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2
Watch: CJ McCollum hit with technical foul after painful shot at Jalen Brunson
The 'Active 20-point, 10-rebound games' quiz
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2

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.

Watch: CJ McCollum hit with technical foul after painful shot at Jalen Brunson
Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks
The 'NBA Coach of the Year winners' quiz
Mikal Bridges News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Knicks' Mikal Bridges Addresses Missed Game-Winner Over Hawks

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.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / April 20
NBA settles draft tiebreakers, including Cavs, Jazz, Knicks

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.

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