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Touting their tenacity, Knicks set for another scrap with Hawks

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.

OG Anunoby News / New York Knicks on SI / April 27
OG Anunoby Giving Knicks More Reason to Embrace Shift to KAT

OG Anunoby Giving Knicks More Reason to Embrace Shift to KAT

During their Game 4 win over the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks found out how effective the duo of OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns is when the latter's setting the table for the offense.

Mikal Bridges News / New York Knicks on SI / April 27
Knicks Are Even More Doomed With Mikal Bridges When Looking Ahead

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.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / April 27
3 Things Knicks Must Do to Take Series Lead Over Hawks in Game 5

3 Things Knicks Must Do to Take Series Lead Over Hawks in Game 5

The New York Knicks evened up their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, bludgeoning the home team 114-98.

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Miles McBride News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Knicks’ Deuce McBride gets real on pain from core muscle surgery in playoffs

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.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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 / Scoop B / April 27
The Standard is the Standard: Rick Brunson’s Hallway Mandate After Game 4

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’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.

Josh Hart News / Posting and Toasting / April 27

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I’m right here. I’m all good’

Only one more sleep. Fewer than 34 hours. Hawks at Knicks, Game 5 at MSG. Let’s beat ‘em birds. On Josh Hart’s defense in Game 4: “Josh was really good on the ball.

Mike Brown News / Scoop B / April 27
The Zen of the Sideline: Mike Brown’s ‘Laser Focus’ & the New York Knicks’ Game 5 Resolve 

The Zen of the Sideline: Mike Brown’s ‘Laser Focus’ & the New York Knicks’ Game 5 Resolve 

The atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden on a playoff Tuesday is unlike anything else in professional sports. The humidity of the spring air in Manhattan mixes with the electric, nervous energy of twenty thousand fans, all of whom are looking for a sign of strength, a glimmer of hope, or a tactical edge.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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 / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Hawks vs. Knicks -2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview and Injury Updates (Apr 28)

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Knicks’ Game 4 masterpiece vs. Hawks gives them a very good chance of going up 3-2

Knicks’ Game 4 masterpiece vs. Hawks gives them a very good chance of going up 3-2

The New York Knicks won Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks in convincing fashion.  They got a great game from Karl-Anthony Towns, who played flawlessly. Jalen Brunson played a smart game, not forcing the issue.

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Mohamed Diawara Sealed His Knicks Playoff Fate in Postseason Debut

Mohamed Diawara Sealed His Knicks Playoff Fate in Postseason Debut

The Knicks' dominant win over the Hawks in Game 4 saw the first instance of garbage time in this tightly contested series. Though Mike Brown still leaned on his top guys to close things out on Saturday, he was able to hand the baton off to his deeper reserves with a few minutes remaining.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 26

Knicks Bulletin: ‘I don’t think it’s anything encouraging about it’

As long as the right buttons are pushed, we won’t complain about no starting lineup changes, Mikey. The Knicks cooked Hawks wings in Atlanta, took a flight back home to New York, and will host a party inside the Garden on Tuesday.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Bleacher Report / April 26
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How the Knicks picked themselves off the mat to win Game 4 and save their season

How low can the vibes get before you reach a point of no return? We got pretty close to that after the demoralizing beatdown the Knicks got at the hands of the shorthanded Mavericks back on MLK Day in January to fall to 2-9 in their last 11 games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Knicks hold CJ McCollum in check in series-tying win

Knicks hold CJ McCollum in check in series-tying win

Two days after suffering a devastating loss, the New York Knicks avoided near disaster and evened their first-round series. 

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Karl Anthony-Towns gets Knicks back in series vs. Hawks

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.

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New York Knicks News / EasySportz / April 25
The New York Knicks Fans Deserve This Embarrassment

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

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.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Chris Broussard Hits Knicks With Harsh Reality Check After Game 3

Chris Broussard Hits Knicks With Harsh Reality Check After Game 3

The New York Knicks may only be down 2-1 in their series against the Atlanta Hawks, but if you ask Chris Broussard, the situation is far worse than the numbers suggest.

Mikal Bridges News / Total Apex Sports / April 24
Bridges disappears late as Knicks search for answers in Game 3 loss

Bridges disappears late as Knicks search for answers in Game 3 loss

With the Knicks clinging to their hopes in the final seconds Thursday night, Mikal Bridges was back on the floor for one defensive possession. By then, though, the bigger story had already been written.

Josh Hart News / Total Pro Sports / April 24
Josh Hart Makes Major Lifestyle Change to Keep Up With Heavy Knicks Workload 

Josh Hart Makes Major Lifestyle Change to Keep Up With Heavy Knicks Workload 

Josh Hart has become indispensable for the New York Knicks this postseason, and his growing on-court responsibility has forced a significant lifestyle adjustment behind the scenes.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Mike Brown under fire for comment after Knicks' Game 3 loss

Mike Brown under fire for comment after Knicks' Game 3 loss

Many Knicks fans sharply criticized Brown for his comments following the Knicks’ 109-108 loss to the Hawks.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24
CJ McCollum takes down Knicks again in Game 3

CJ McCollum takes down Knicks again in Game 3

Another Atlanta Hawks playoff game, another CJ McCollum game-winner. 

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Stephon Marbury News / Scoop B / April 23
The Marbury Paradox: Legacy, Forgiveness and the Battle Over Knicks History

The Marbury Paradox: Legacy, Forgiveness and the Battle Over Knicks History

The energy inside Madison Square Garden during the NBA Playoffs is a physical force. It is a vibrating, screaming, blue-and-orange heartbeat that connects generations of New Yorkers.

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