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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.

Mike Brown News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Mike Brown’s Job With New York Knicks Reportedly in Danger Even With Deep Playoff Run

Mike Brown’s Job With New York Knicks Reportedly in Danger Even With Deep Playoff Run

The New York Knicks are winning games, chasing a title, and still somehow dealing with coaching drama. That’s life at Madison Square Garden, where pressure never sleeps.

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.

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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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?

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Mohamed Diawara News / New York Knicks on SI / April 26
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.

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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. 

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / April 26
Knicks' Game 4 Was the Wake-Up Call Jalen Brunson Needed

Knicks' Game 4 Was the Wake-Up Call Jalen Brunson Needed

Game 4 saw the New York Knicks make a marked shift toward playing through Karl-Anthony Towns rather than Jalen Brunson. It paid immediate dividends, as New York's switch-up had the Atlanta Hawks overwhelmed all night, leading to the easiest win (by far) of the series by either team through four matchups.

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
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 26
Knicks Feeding KAT Is a Long Overdue Change for the Better

Knicks Feeding KAT Is a Long Overdue Change for the Better

There were a few glaring issues that plagued the New York Knicks during the opening three games with the Atlanta Hawks. We can look at Mike Brown’s coaching.

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / April 26

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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson breaks silence on heated interaction with father Rick during Game 4 vs. Hawks

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson breaks silence on heated interaction with father Rick during Game 4 vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks have evened their series. However one of the loudest moments from Game 4 had nothing to do with the scoreboard. During New York’s 114-98 win over the Atlanta Hawks, cameras caught Jalen Brunson in a fiery exchange with his father, assistant coach Rick Brunson.

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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 / 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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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Mike Brown reveals secret to Karl Anthony-Towns’ huge Game 4 vs. Hawks

Mike Brown reveals secret to Karl Anthony-Towns’ huge Game 4 vs. Hawks

The New York Knicks delivered a sense of urgency by routing the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 Saturday. New York’s rout featured Karl Anthony-Towns going off on the scoring end with 20 points.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 26
Knicks flying high again after hammering Hawks

Knicks flying high again after hammering Hawks

Back to even. The Knicks needed a response after two gut-punch losses. They got one Saturday night, and it wasn’t particularly subtle. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded the first postseason triple-double of his career — 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists — leading the New York Knicks to a 114-98 road win over the Hawks in Game 4.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 25
Knicks tie series with Hawks behind KAT’s Game 4 triple-double

Knicks tie series with Hawks behind KAT’s Game 4 triple-double

The New York Knicks secured a vital 114-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday to tie their first-round series 2-2. New York used size to their advantage on both ends in the first quarter.

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 / AirJordanChronicles / April 25
Patrick Ewing Reveals Michael Jordan’s Role in Preventing Him From Winning With Knicks

Patrick Ewing Reveals Michael Jordan’s Role in Preventing Him From Winning With Knicks

The 1990s were one of the most physical and competitive eras in NBA history. Some of the league’s most accomplished players walked away without a championship ring, including Patrick Ewing, who spoke about the challenge the team faced during that era -Michael Jordan.

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.

Mike Brown 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.

Knicks beat writers clash over Mikal Bridges report, then quickly call a truce
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Raptors star out for rest of first round
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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