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Knicks choke and fall to Hawks in Game 2, 107-106 (Highlights)

We’ve got ourselves a series. The New York Knicks — who took Game 1 — squandered a double-digit lead and opportunity to reclaim it late in the fourth quarter after two missed free throws by CJ McCollum, losing to the Atlanta Hawks 107-106.

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Hawks' CJ McCollum becomes newest MSG villain in Game 2 win over Knicks

CJ McCollum took over for Trae Young as the Atlanta Hawks' starting point guard this season. In Monday's Game 2, he took over for Young as Madison Square Garden's No. 1 villain.

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Hawks 107, Knicks 106: Scenes from choking on feathers

The Knicks (1-1) had this one in their hands—until they didn’t. Up eight with under six minutes to play and in control most of the night, New York fell apart down the stretch, getting outscored 28-15 in a grisly fourth-quarter collapse.

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Mike Brown reveals 2 keys to keep Karl-Anthony Towns momentum going vs. Hawks

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks was both the best of times, and worst of times, for Karl-Anthony Towns. The All-Star center finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three blocks on the night.

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Final Injury Report for Hawks-Knicks Game 2: Will OG Anunoby, Onyeka Okongwu Play?

The New York Knicks are at home on Monday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. New York enters Monday’s game with a 1-0 series lead after defeating Atlanta at home on Saturday night.

New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / April 20

Knicks get more bulletin board material on off day

It was a day off for the New York Knicks in more ways than one. The Knicks were almost entirely-snubbed from the list of nominees/finalists for the NBA’s major individual awards, which were revealed during national television coverage of Sunday’s first round playoff action.

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Mitchell Robinson is the Knicks' Biggest Variable in the Playoffs and Free Agency

Playoff basketball has become an annual thing in Manhattan over the last few springs. With that has come the yearly occurrence of the Hack-A-Mitch strategy deployed on New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson.

OG Anunoby News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Knicks Announce OG Anunoby Injury Update for Game 2 vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks are preparing for Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening. New York enters Monday with a 1-0 series lead after a 113-102 win in Game 1 and will try to build on that performance at home to carry a commanding 2-0 lead on the road games later this week.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 20

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Sprinkled a little spice on him, man. Just a little magic’

New York will see the Knicks play basketball against the Hawks inside the Garden one final time this season. Next time the homies get back home, that’d be for Game 3 of the second-round series.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Is Karl-Anthony Towns Playing Tonight vs. Hawks? Latest Injury Update on Knicks Star

The New York Knicks will be looking to extend their lead on the Atlanta Hawks as Game 2 of the postseason round 1 awaits. Ahead of the playoffs, personalities like Shaquille O’Neal criticized Knicks’ mainstay, Karl-Anthony Towns’ consistency.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19

Hawks crave better effort in bid to tie series with Knicks

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

Knicks dominating Hawks in Game 1 without needing secret weapons show they can still level up

There were plenty of positive takeaways to be had from the New York Knicks 113-102 Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The strong play and execution of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were two of the more prominent ones.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.