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NBA News / Posting and Toasting / April 29
How the Knicks’ big three have stifled the Hawks defense 
When breaking down a playoff series, one can occasionally overthink things. They may look at matchups, schemes, depth, injuries, past matchups, and analytics.
Jordan Clarkson News / Posting and Toasting / April 29
The revival of Jordan Clarkson
On January 19, the Knicks got absolutely blasted by the Dallas Mavericks in an embarrassing game at home on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In the postgame recap, I likened it to an extremely similar game in an extremely similar situation against the same opponent in the same arena a few years ago.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 29
Knicks' physicality has helped them of brink of advancing past Hawks
Jalen Brunson can continue to build on his reputation as a big-time player if he finds a way to carry the New York Knicks into the second round of the playoffs.
The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
How Knicks turned tables on Hawks to look like an NBA championship contender again
The New York Knicks took care of business in Game 5. They beat the Atlanta Hawks handily, 126-97. That’s their second-straight convincing win after going down in the series.
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 / New York Knicks on SI / April 29
Knicks' Playoff Path Fortunes Starting to Look Up in a Big Way
The New York Knicks knew the dangers when they sped headfirst towards the Eastern Conference's No. 3 seed to close the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Instead of securing a more favorable matchup, the Knicks ended up with the Atlanta Hawks, who showed their upset potential early in the opening-round series.
Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / April 29
Mohamed Diawara Suspicions Confirmed After No-Show in Knicks' Game 5
The New York Knicks' cruising to another double-digit win on Tuesday opened the door for head coach Mike Brown to empty his bench when the game was out of reach.
Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / April 29
Mike Brown Deserves Credit for Pulling an Anti-Thibs to Help Knicks in Playoffs
The New York Knicks' first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks hasn't been the smoothest, but New York is finally back in control ahead of Game 6. Much
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 29
Despite Knicks' Big Game 5 Win, Some Players Are Still in the Doghouse
The Knicks have retaken the momentum—and series lead— in their first round matchup against the Hawks. New York's now won back-to-back games in blowout fashion, giving Mike Brown and company plenty to feel good about after starting this matchup on a poor note.
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 30 points in a playoff game the most times for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Karl-Anthony Towns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Jordyn Woods captures Karl-Anthony Towns’ unexpected interaction with Knicks fans
Karl-Anthony Towns is not hard to spot on the street. At his size, he will always draw attention even if he’s not donning his New York Knicks uniform.
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 / Total Apex Sports / April 29
Can the New York Knicks Close Out the Series in Atlanta?
The New York Knicks can close out their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks by winning Game 6 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Jalen Brunson’s mom gets surprise shoutout from Knicks’ Mike Brown after Game 5 win
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 a jumper or drive at the last second.
Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Knicks’ Jose Alvarado reveals ‘amazing’ reaction to MSG chanting his name
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.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 29
Knicks take 3-2 lead over Hawks with dominant Game 5 victory
The New York Knicks pounded the paint on Tuesday to secure a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks and take a 3-2 series advantage. New York wasted no time getting going on offense, shooting 13-for-20 in the first quarter and scoring 20 paint points in the period.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Knicks seize control of series with Game 5 domination vs. Hawks
For the second straight game, they outshot the Hawks from three-point range while dominating inside and are one win away from advancing to the second round.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28
Jalen Brunson's epic performance leads Knicks to series-leading win
Facing all of the pressure, the New York Knicks put together their best performance of the series on Tuesday night.
The Spark in the Garden: Q&A with New York Knicks Guard Jose Alvarado Ahead of Game 5 vs. Atlanta Hawks
The energy inside Madison Square Garden tonight won’t just be felt—it will be heard across all five boroughs. As the New York Knicks prepare to host the
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 27
Touting their tenacity, Knicks set for another scrap with Hawks
The Knicks will try to ride a tone-setting first quarter from Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks into Game 5 on Tuesday in New York.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Mike Brown’s job with Knicks may not be safe
Mike Brown may be coaching for his job during the playoffs, even though he is still in his first season as head coach of the New York Knicks. Brown’s future remains the subject of speculation and he may need to reach the NBA Finals to keep his job, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Mikal Bridges News / Hoops Wire / April 25
Knicks beat writers clash over Mikal Bridges report, then quickly call a truce
Things got a little heated on Knicks Twitter. Then they didn’t. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post took issue with a piece from Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, specifically the characterization of Mikal Bridges following a tough loss.
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