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Mike Brown Does His Best Tom Thibodeau Impression in Knicks Win Over Hawks

Ultimately, the Knicks' talent was too much for the Hawks. It shone through during a dominant second half that had Knicks fans celebrating along 34th Street as if they had just been given free pizza and bagels for life. For the more astute observer, what they really got was Mike Brown doing his best Tom Thibodeau impression.

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OG Anunoby Shakes Off Ankle Scare in Bizarre Fashion as Teammates Step In With 'Ancient' Sideline Fix

Things have hardly gone rough with OG Anunoby when he’s playing with his best men in the team, but has anyone checked on his ankles? The New York Knicks recently locked in against the Atlanta Hawks for the NBA playoff round 1 game.

Jalen Brunson News / Outlook India / April 19

New York Knicks 113-102 Atlanta Hawks, NBA Playoffs Game 1: Jalen Brunson's Heroics Helps Knickerbockers Clinch Victory

New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks in NBA 2026 playoff round 1 opening match Jalen Brunson scored 28 points Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the second

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’

Mike Brown went viral for his reaction towards a ringing phone during the postgame press conference of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

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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?

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

Knicks’ Mike Brown drops confident take on Jalen Brunson’s hot first quarter

NEW YORK– It was instantly apparent that Jalen Brunson was ready for postseason basketball as his New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday evening.

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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.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 18

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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points as they led the New York Knicks to a solid 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night.

New York Knicks News / Bleacher Report / April 18

Watch: Bro’s not even on the team anymore

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 18

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 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 / 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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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.

Mike Brown News / New York Knicks on SI / April 17

What Mike Brown Must Avoid with Knicks to Slay His Playoff Demons

Though the Knicks' Mike Brown era got off to a great start in the regular season, it's no secret his playoff results will be the true measure of his first campaign at the helm.

Trae Young News / EssentiallySports / April 17

Trae Young Claps Back After New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Blames Him for Knicks–Hawks Ticket Prices

The ‘Villain’ of Knicks nation is now over 200 miles away, nowhere close to the upcoming New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks playoff series. But before the Game 1 even tipped off, Trae Young is again becoming a bone of contention for New Yorkers.

OG Anunoby 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.

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.

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.

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