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On YouTubeJose Alvarado News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Knicks’ Jose Alvarado reveals ‘amazing’ reaction to MSG chanting his name
The New York Knicks have already had a lot of ups and downs in these NBA playoffs, as they quickly fell into a 2-1 hole in their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks.
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 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 29
Knicks take 3-2 lead over Hawks with dominant Game 5 victory
The New York Knicks pounded the paint on Tuesday to secure a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks and take a 3-2 series advantage. New York wasted no time getting going on offense, shooting 13-for-20 in the first quarter and scoring 20 paint points in the period.
New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / April 28
Jalen Brunson pours in 39 as Knicks go up 3-2 on Hawks
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lift the host New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Knicks seize control of series with Game 5 domination vs. Hawks
For the second straight game, they outshot the Hawks from three-point range while dominating inside and are one win away from advancing to the second round.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / April 28
Knicks 126, Hawks 97: “This is a pretty comprehensive and soul destroying a** whipping.” 
Game Five is in the books, and in it New York (3-2) picked up where they left off in the previous contest, slapping down the Atlanta Hawks with another (essentially) wire-to-wire win.
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 28
Jalen Brunson's epic performance leads Knicks to series-leading win
Facing all of the pressure, the New York Knicks put together their best performance of the series on Tuesday night.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Mike Brown reveals how he ‘ignores the noise’ during heated playoff series vs. Hawks
The New York Knicks are facing a tough challenge in the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. With the series heading back to the Big Apple tied at 2-2, Game 5 is the most important game of the season for both clubs.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Knicks Game 5
The New York Knicks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of their first-round playoffs series. New York enters Tuesday’s game tied with Atlanta in the series at 2-2 after defeating the Hawks on the road in Game 4 on Saturday night.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 28
Earning the 3-Seed Continues to Haunt Knicks in 2026 Playoffs
The Atlanta Hawks are proving to be every bit of the challenging first-round opponent that many feared they would be for the New York Knicks. Even though
Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns face do-or-die Game 5 scenario vs. Hawks with title dreams on the line
With their backs up against the wall and trailing 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks and facing a scenario where they could go down 3-1 on the road, the New York Knicks played arguably their most passionate and relentless game of the year.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 28
Jose Alvarado Proving Mike Brown Was Wrong Early in Knicks' Playoffs
Jose Alvarado's Game 4 performance this past Saturday was a game-changer for Mike Brown and helped change the tone of the New York Knicks' Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against the 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 / Field Level Media / April 27
Touting their tenacity, Knicks set for another scrap with Hawks
The Knicks will try to ride a tone-setting first quarter from Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks into Game 5 on Tuesday in New York.
Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / April 27
Knicks Are Even More Doomed With Mikal Bridges When Looking Ahead
The New York Knicks are approaching the danger zone with Mikal Bridges. His mediocre start to the playoffs has only gotten worse as the opening-round series against the Atlanta Hawks goes on, forcing head coach Mike Brown to completely ditch one of his top players for long stretches of game time as the bad outweighs the good.
Miles McBride News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Knicks’ Deuce McBride gets real on pain from core muscle surgery in playoffs
Recently, the New York Knicks tied up their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks with a resounding Game 4 win on the road. The Knicks turned in their best performance of the postseason in this one, shaking off two straight last-second losses to Atlanta to tie things up heading back to New York.
New York Knicks News / Scoop B / April 27
The Standard is the Standard: Rick Brunson’s Hallway Mandate After Game 4
The New York Knicks secured a pivotal 114–98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4, leveling their first-round series at 2–2. But while the box score reflects a double-digit win and a regained home-court advantage, the real story—at least for those in the belly of State Farm Arena—was written in the fourth quarter on the Knicks’ bench.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Mike Brown’s job with Knicks may not be safe
Mike Brown may be coaching for his job during the playoffs, even though he is still in his first season as head coach of the New York Knicks. Brown’s future remains the subject of speculation and he may need to reach the NBA Finals to keep his job, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Hawks vs. Knicks -2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview and Injury Updates (Apr 28)
The Atlanta Hawks taking on the New York Knicks is perhaps the most interesting postseason matchup. After four games done and dusted, no team has gotten a clear edge.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
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.
New York Knicks News / EasySportz / April 25
The New York Knicks Fans Deserve This Embarrassment
NEW YORK — Confidence is a requirement in sports. Delusion, however, is optional — and New York Knicks fans continue to treat it like a core value. Every season, the optimism arrives on schedule.
Mikal Bridges News / Hoops Wire / April 25
Knicks beat writers clash over Mikal Bridges report, then quickly call a truce
Things got a little heated on Knicks Twitter. Then they didn’t. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post took issue with a piece from Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, specifically the characterization of Mikal Bridges following a tough loss.
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