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Hawks Announce Onyeka Okongwu Injury Update for Game 2 vs. Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with a key injury concern as they prepare for Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Atlanta trails the first-round series 1-0 after a 113-102 Game 1 loss at Madison Square Garden and is looking to respond quickly before the series shifts to Atlanta, starting on Thursday.

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Final Score Picks and Predictions For Hawks vs Knicks Game Two Matchup

Get ready for a pressure packed game two tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Hawks stubbed their toe in game one against New York to fall behind 1-0 in the series, but one game does not make a series and it was not like the Knicks overwhelmed the Hawks from start to finish.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 20

Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2: Preview, Injury Report, Projected Starting Lineups for Monday's Matchup

It was always going to be a tough ask to win both games in New York, but getting one of them would be a nice bonus for Atlanta's chances of hanging on in this series.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 19

Three Adjustments the Atlanta Hawks Must Make to Win Game Two vs. the Knicks on Monday

While game one had its moments, there are still some things Atlanta must clean up to win game two. In hindsight, the Hawks had a good chance to break through and win yesterday, but they collapsed in the second half.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 19

Atlanta Hawks Injury Report and Projected Starting Lineup vs Knicks: What to Expect in Game 2

While not a must win or a do or die moment yet for the Atlanta Hawks, things would get pretty dire if they cannot get a game two victory against the Knicks.

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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.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 19

3 Things Atlanta Hawks Fans Must Know Today: Injuries, Quotes and Notes

It's a good thing that the NBA Playoffs are a best of seven series. The Hawks played far from perfect in game one and lost to the New York Knicks, but they have an opportunity to even things up tomorrow and get right back in the thick of it tomorrow night.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

3 Hawks most to blame for Game 1 playoff loss to Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks fell short to the New York Knicks in Game 1, losing 113-102. It was a strong first half for the road team, but they were not able to keep things going in the second half.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals mindset behind ‘Hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ strategy

On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks fell behind 0-1 in their playoff series against the New York Knicks with a 113-102 loss on the road in Game 1. It was a rough game for Atlanta throughout this one, as the team was trailing for most of the evening and wasn’t able to get enough consistent offense in order to put real pressure on New York.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Hawks’ CJ McCollum compares Jalen Brunson foul call to ‘Broadway show’

CJ McCollum hit Jalen Brunson below the belt during and after the New York Knicks’ victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. During the third quarter of New York’s 113-101 Game 1 win, McCollum was assessed a technical foul after kicking Brunson in a sensitive area while taking a jumper.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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NBA News / The Lead / April 17

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.

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.

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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.

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