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The Spark in the Garden: Q&A with New York Knicks Guard Jose Alvarado Ahead of Game 5 vs. Atlanta Hawks

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 / NBA Analysis Network / April 28
Hawks have one night to bring their rhythm back before Knicks take control

Hawks have one night to bring their rhythm back before Knicks take control

The Atlanta Hawks already proved they can win at Madison Square Garden. Tonight asks a harder question. After a 114 to 98 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, Atlanta has to bring back the pace, movement, and physical edge that disappeared when New York turned the series into a grind.

Buddy Hield News / Scoop B / April 28
From The Bay To The A: Buddy Hield on Facing the Knicks, Lessons from Steph & Draymond & Growth of Fellow Bahamian VJ Edgecombe

From The Bay To The A: Buddy Hield on Facing the Knicks, Lessons from Steph & Draymond & Growth of Fellow Bahamian VJ Edgecombe

The Atlanta Hawks find themselves in the thick of a high-stakes postseason battle, currently deadlocked at 2–2 in an Eastern Conference first-round series against the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 28
Hawks vs Knicks Game 5: Preview, Injury Report, Projected Starting Lineups for Tuesday's Critical Matchup

Hawks vs Knicks Game 5: Preview, Injury Report, Projected Starting Lineups for Tuesday's Critical Matchup

The Atlanta Hawks are facing an uphill battle tonight. After going 1-1 in their games at home, they'll now have to contend with a raucous crowd at Madison Square Garden against a Knicks team that finally seems to have figured out a way to dominate Atlanta.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders 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?

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz
The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Draft on SI / April 27
Assessing the Atlanta Hawks' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

Assessing the Atlanta Hawks' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft isn't a major worry for the Atlanta Hawks at the moment, in the midst of their first-round playoff series with the New York Knicks. But as important as these games are, the Hawks are practically playing with house money.

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. 

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 27
Three Key Stats That Stand Out Through Four Games of Hawks-Knicks First Round Series

Three Key Stats That Stand Out Through Four Games of Hawks-Knicks First Round Series

The Atlanta Hawks head into tomorrow's game five with the New York Knicks hoping to retake the series lead and head back to Atlanta with a chance to pull the upset and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 27
Three Things The Hawks Must Fix Ahead of Game Five vs New York

Three Things The Hawks Must Fix Ahead of Game Five vs New York

Tomorrow's game five between the Hawks and the Knicks is going to be one of the most anticipated games so far this postseason. Atlanta had a chance to take a 3-1 series lead over the Knicks on Saturday night, but the Knicks dominated the game and won by 16.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 26
Three Hawks Who Cost Atlanta Most in Game 4 Loss To New York

Three Hawks Who Cost Atlanta Most in Game 4 Loss To New York

The Atlanta Hawks fell short last night, losing game four to the New York Knicks and losing the opportunity to take a 3-1 series lead over them. It was a dreadful night on offense for the Hawks, as they shot 10-41 from three and turned the ball over 18 times.

Jalen Johnson News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 26
Jalen Johnson Said Something Eye Opening After Hawks Game 4 Loss to the Knicks

Jalen Johnson Said Something Eye Opening After Hawks Game 4 Loss to the Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks had a chance to go up 3-1 on the New York Knicks last night in the first round series between the two teams, instead, the series is now tied up heading back to Madison Square Garden.

Quin Snyder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Hawks HC Quin Snyder gives Knicks credit for Game 4 aggression

Hawks HC Quin Snyder gives Knicks credit for Game 4 aggression

The Atlanta Hawks were routed 114-98 by the New York Knicks in Game 4 on Saturday evening at State Farm Arena. The loss evened the first-round playoff series at 2-2, with Atlanta head coach Quin Snyder crediting New York’s defensive intensity as a deciding factor.

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Knicks hold CJ McCollum in check in series-tying win

Knicks hold CJ McCollum in check in series-tying win

Two days after suffering a devastating loss, the New York Knicks avoided near disaster and evened their first-round series. 

Karl Anthony-Towns gets Knicks back in series vs. Hawks
CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks
Hawks midseason moves paying off big in playoffs
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz
C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
Why ‘life’s not so bad’ for Hawks’ CJ McCollum heading into Game 5 vs. Knicks

Why ‘life’s not so bad’ for Hawks’ CJ McCollum heading into Game 5 vs. Knicks

ATLANTA – To some people, the Atlanta Hawks had already exceeded expectations, being up 2-1 against the New York Knicks. After another nail-biting win in Game 3, the Hawks had a chance to make things even worse for the Knicks if they could go up 3-1.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
 The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 25
Atlanta Hawks Player Grades From Game Four Loss to New York: A Night Where Everyone Was Bad

Atlanta Hawks Player Grades From Game Four Loss to New York: A Night Where Everyone Was Bad

With a chance to go up in the series 3-1 in their series against the New York Knicks, the Atlanta Hawks fell flat on their faces tonight at home. The Knicks took the game by 16 and domianted from start to finish.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Karl Anthony-Towns gets Knicks back in series vs. Hawks

Karl Anthony-Towns gets Knicks back in series vs. Hawks

After losing a pair of tough one-point games to put themselves in a 2-1 series deficit, the New York Knicks got back to their game on Saturday night in a thoroughly convincing 114-98 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Pistons inch closer to stunning first-round exit with Game 3 road loss to Magic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready to shoulder another champion run after incredible Game 3 win over Suns
Rockets get crucial Kevin Durant injury update ahead of Game 4 vs. Lakers
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz
Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
How Hawks’ Nickeil-Alexander Walker truly feels about Most Improved Player Award

How Hawks’ Nickeil-Alexander Walker truly feels about Most Improved Player Award

For the second straight season, the Atlanta Hawks have had a player win the Most Improved Award. This season it was Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who went from averaging 9.4 points last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves to 20.8 points this year.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / April 24
2026 Draft Decisions: Johnson, Daniels, Atamna, Ruzic, Faye, Bagayoko, Ishchenko

2026 Draft Decisions: Johnson, Daniels, Atamna, Ruzic, Faye, Bagayoko, Ishchenko

Michigan big man Morez Johnson has declared for the 2026 NBA draft while retaining his college eligibility, as Friday’s deadline for early entrants to declare for the 2026 NBA draft fast approaches, CBS’s Jon Rothstein reports (via Twitter).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Hoops Rumors / April 24
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2025-26 season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 24
CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks

CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks

McCollum and Kuminga are right at home in Atlanta, and it doesn't look like they're switching zip codes any time soon.

Hawks midseason moves paying off big in playoffs
CJ McCollum takes down Knicks again in Game 3
The '3 3-pointer NBA playoff games' quiz
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Mike Brown under fire for comment after Knicks' Game 3 loss

Mike Brown under fire for comment after Knicks' Game 3 loss

Many Knicks fans sharply criticized Brown for his comments following the Knicks’ 109-108 loss to the Hawks.

Knicks beat writers clash over Mikal Bridges report, then quickly call a truce
CJ McCollum, Jonathan Kuminga are making themselves at home with Hawks
Hawks midseason moves have been paying off big in playoffs
Hawks star named Most Improved Player
Raptors star out for rest of first round
NBA News / SportsTalkATL / April 24
Hawks deliver yet another dagger to take series lead over Knicks

Hawks deliver yet another dagger to take series lead over Knicks

For the second time in four nights, CJ McCollum walked into a huddle late in a one-possession playoff game and walked out a Knick killer. His 15-foot fadeaway

Keshon Gilbert News / Hoops Rumors / April 22
Keshon Gilbert Undergoes Core Muscle Surgery

Keshon Gilbert Undergoes Core Muscle Surgery

Keshon Gilbert, a guard on a two-way deal with the Hawks, underwent surgery on a core muscle yesterday, Lauren L. Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes (via Twitter).

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / April 21
How the Hawks can hold momentum as series shifts to Atlanta

How the Hawks can hold momentum as series shifts to Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks needed a miracle on Monday — and they got one, ripping a win away from the Knicks in Madison Square Garden behind CJ McCollum, who’s quickly becoming the latest villain in New York.

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
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / April 20
Atlanta Hawks Lottery Odds Finalized

Atlanta Hawks Lottery Odds Finalized

The NBA officially finalized lottery positioning after today’s tiebreakers, and the Atlanta Hawks are walking away in a very strong spot thanks to last year’s draft-night deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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