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There was no secret to what the New York Knicks were going to do Saturday night in the opening game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Nor do the Atlanta Hawks expect there to be any mystery Monday night.

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NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Hawks, CJ McCollum, Raptors

The Knicks did what good playoff teams are supposed to do. They handled business. Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 25, and New York pulled away late for a 113-102 home win over the Hawks in Game 1.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Karl-Anthony Towns Steals the Show With Priceless Reaction Over Gatorade During Postgame Presser

The New York Knicks are entering the playoffs healthy and confident. While most contenders are dealing with injuries, NY’s got a clean bill of health heading into a title chase.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / April 19

Knicks Forced to Shorten Landry Shamet's Playoff Leash for Game 2

Though exciting, the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Hawks also laid bare some early concerns for a team with championship aspirations. Struggling to put Atlanta away in the final minutes certainly stood out, but so did the bench's quieter performance.

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Jalen Brunson News / HITC / April 19

Jalen Brunson’s hilarious press conference reply goes viral after win

The New York Knicks opened their playoff series with a 113-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks last Saturday, taking early control in front of their home crowd.

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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 19

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Jalen thought we were at a Broadway show’

If you ever doubted the Knicks… …you better get outta here. Only three first-round postgame Bulletins coming after this one. You know the reason. Knicks in four.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

Hawks vs. Knicks: Prediction, Head-to-Head Stats, and Probable Starting Lineups for Game 2 (Apr 20)

The 2026 NBA playoffs are heating up, and the New York Knicks have made a strong statement by clinching victory in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

New York’s Jon Snow mic drop after Karl-Anthony Towns-Kit Harington post-Game 1 meet-up

Karl-Anthony Towns had a stellar night at Madison Square Garden, but what happened after the game was the highlight. The New York Knicks had a 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference NBA playoff series, where Towns scored 25 points and eight rebounds.

Jalen Brunson News / EssentiallySports / April 19

Jalen Brunson Accused of ‘Broadway Acting’ After Being Kicked in the Groin By Hawks Star

Usually, what follows pain and agony is sympathy and apology, and not a critic’s review for a Tony Award. As it turns out, CJ McCollum was not in New York for Broadway or certainly not to get beaten 113-102.

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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.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 19

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.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

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.

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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.

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.

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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

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

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.

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.

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.