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Knicks secure Game 1 win over Hawks behind hot shooting

The New York Knicks had the hot hand on Saturday as they secured a 113-102 Game 1 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The game was very competitive early as both sides battled for the lead in the opening quarter.

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Knicks use third-quarter spurt to down Hawks in Game 1

Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby hit 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to start the decisive third-quarter run for the host New York Knicks, who pulled away for a 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference quarterfinal series Saturday night.

Jalen Brunson News / The Spun / April 18

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Takes Brutal Groin Shot During Playoff Game

The New York Knicks are in a dogfight with the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their NBA playoff opener. But soon after superstar Jalen Brunson took over the game, he took one in the crown jewels.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Final Injury Report for Hawks-Knicks Game 1: Will Jalen Brunson, Jalen Johnson Play?

The New York Knicks are at home on Saturday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. New York enters Saturday’s game as the No.

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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 / Posting and Toasting / April 18

Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s kind of what I’ve known. It’s kind of my DNA.’

Knicks. Hawks. Game 1. Let’s go! On focusing on the Knicks’ strengths: “Obviously, you respect what you’ve done all year. The neat part about it is we’ve faced a lot of different things.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / April 18

The Knicks’ playoff keys vs. Hawks travel beyond Brunson-Towns

Simply put, New York Knicks fans are foaming at the mouth after noticing the increased chemistry between Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns to finish the regular season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

After a regular season that may have provided more questions than answers, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Playoffs and searching for the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.

NBA News / Posting and Toasting / April 18

P&T Round(ball) Table: Predictions for the Knicks-Hawks first round series.

Here we go! The playoffs have arrived and our beloved Knickerbockers are expected by many to make a deep postseason run. Will they? Won’t they? As usual, the Posting & Toasting crew has reconvened for a round(ball) table discussion to weigh in on the biggest questions surrounding the Knicks’ first-round matchup with the pesky Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / April 18

Knicks Adjusting Guard Rotation Could Define the Series vs. Hawks

It may be tempting for the New York Knicks to look ahead to a potential second-round rematch with the Boston Celtics, but the Atlanta Hawks aren't going to simply roll over and give up.

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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 / Field Level Media / April 17

Knicks begin championship-or-bust playoff run vs. upstart Hawks

The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks each were Cinderella stories the last time they opposed each other in the NBA playoffs. Only the Hawks qualify for that moniker this time around.

James Dolan News / Total Pro Sports / April 17

Pablo Torre Drops Explosive Claims About Knicks Owner James Dolan and MSG Practices That’s Absolutely Terrifying

The New York Knicks owner, James Dolan, will have a hard time bashing out strong allegations that have surfaced only recently. Dolan, who has a history of taking things too seriously, be it a fan moment or if someone shows emotions about the team sentiment, has crossed the line, as per a recent report.

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Jose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17

Jose Alvarado thanks Knicks fan favorite for inbound steal play

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series in the NBA Playoffs on Saturday. Leading up to the contest, Jose Alvarado, who is known as a defensive demon in the backcourt, revealed where he learned how to steal inbound passes so effectively.

Trae Young News / HITC / April 17

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani blames Trae Young for Knicks vs. Hawks’ expensive playoff tickets

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked debate after jokingly blaming Trae Young for soaring Knicks playoff ticket prices, while also highlighting a deeper affordability issue.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 16

Positive OG Anunoby Injury News Clears Playoff Headache for Knicks

The Knicks' injury-riddled season delivered one more concern in the closing games, as forward OG Anunoby hurt his left ankle against the Raptors and sat out the finale.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Why Knicks will finally get playoff revenge on Hawks with 5-game series victory

The New York Knicks are entering the NBA Playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons. They have won 50 or more games in three consecutive years. And they have improved on their regular-season win total in each of the last four seasons.

New York Knicks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 16

Watch: Throwback to When Michael Jordan Single-Handedly Dominated Knicks at Their Home

Michael Jordan barely had a weakness in his game. But if there was one thing he could do better than any player in the league, it was consistently putting the ball in the basket.

Mitchell Robinson News / Fadeaway World / April 15

Mitchell Robinson Catches Snake In His Backyard: 'I Gonna Name Ya Jeff'

Mitchell Robinson gave fans an unexpected moment off the court this week, posting a viral video of himself catching a snake in his backyard and casually calling it ‘Jeff.’ The New York Knicks center shared the clip on Snapchat, where he showed the small snake he nearly stepped on before picking it up.

New York Knicks News / EasySportz / April 15

New York Knicks Fans Are Delusional As Hell

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The New York Knicks enter their first-round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks as one of the more heavily favored teams in the Eastern Conference bracket, with Vegas listing them around -300 to advance.

Mike Brown News / EssentiallySports / April 14

'Heads Will Roll': Mike Brown Gets Brutal Verdict on Knicks Future if New York Underperform

The New York Knicks saw their 2025 Eastern Conference Finals run fall apart after blowing double-digit leads and shooting 43% below in the last three games.

Josh Hart News / Total Pro Sports / April 14

Josh Hart’s Eric Collins Comment Draws Attention to NBA Playoff Broadcast Changes

Josh Hart is doing everything right on the court and still finding time to call out what’s off it. Fresh off a clutch fourth-quarter takeover that powered the New York Knicks past the Boston Celtics, Hart’s voice carried beyond the box score.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / April 14

Knicks Star Says Shaquille O’Neal Backed Him on Private Call After Fight That Cost $62,069

If there were one rule in today’s NBA that Shaquille O’Neal would change, it would be to “let them fight.” This is the same mantra he passed on to the New York Knicks guard who lost a good chunk of his money because of the suspension.

Paul Pierce News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Paul Pierce Points to Key Obstacle Facing New York Knicks in Pursuit of NBA Finals

Paul Pierce believes the New York Knicks still have one major problem standing between them and a real NBA Finals run, and in his view, it starts with Jalen Brunson.

Kendrick Perkins News / Yardbarker / April 10

Why Kendrick Perkins is still not buying the Knicks after win over Celtics

Former NBA champion with the Celtics and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was on Friday's edition of "First Take" and made it clear he is still not a believer in the Knicks overtaking the Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Hart's clutch shooting lifts Knicks over Celtics

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The 'Season triple-double record by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / April 9

Westchester Knicks’ Dink Pate Commits To Providence

Former G League Ignite guard/forward Dink Pate, who played for the Westchester Knicks this season, has committed to Providence, agent Sam Permut tells Jeff Borzello of ESPN (Twitter link).