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Two months ago, Deandre Ayton was frustrated he wasn’t getting the respect he felt he deserved. After talking to the media following a 21-point, 13-rebound performance against the Magic on Feb. 24, he made an offhanded comment as he walked toward the shower. “They’re trying to make me Clint Capela,” he said. “I’m not no Clint Capela.” The...
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. New York also won the rebounding and turnover battle, and they kept pace with the […] The post Knicks dominating Hawks in Game 1 without needing secret weapons show they can still level up appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum criticized Jalen Brunson for flopping on a controversial play during the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win on Saturday. McCollum was assessed a technical foul early in the third quarter after kicking Brunson in the groin while taking a jumper. Following the Hawks’ 113-101 loss, he said Brunson “thought he […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson drops mic on CJ McCollum’s ‘Broadway’ jab after kick to groin appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks picked up a comfortable win over the Atlanta Hawks at home to go up 1-0 in their first round playoff series. Although he got off to a quiet start, Karl-Anthony Towns picked things up in the second half, finishing the contest with 25 points on just 13 shot […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns beaming about father’s presence at MSG will get waterworks going appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday evening, the New York Knicks took a 1-0 lead in their first round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks with a comfortable 113-102 victory. The Knicks were in control of this game for most of the way, with Jalen Brunson getting things started with an epic first quarter, and Karl-Anthony Towns waking up […] The post Knick’ Jalen Brunson goes full troll mode during joint Karl-Anthony Towns presser appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks fans erupt outside Madison Square Garden after Game 1 win, with wild celebrations quickly going viral online.
The Atlanta Hawks fell short to the New York Knicks in Game 1, losing 113-102. It was a strong first half for the road team, but they were not able to keep things going in the second half. There are some things they did right throughout the game, but there are also some things they’ll […] The post 3 Hawks most to blame for Game 1 playoff loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ben Stiller has faith that the New York Knicks playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks will be over soon. Stiller, who is a die-hard Knicks fan, is doubling down on his original take about the Knicks winning the series in five games. After the Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of the Eastern […] The post Ben Stiller doubles down on Hawks playoff series prediction at Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday evening, the Atlanta Hawks fell behind 0-1 in their playoff series against the New York Knicks with a 113-102 loss on the road in Game 1. It was a rough game for Atlanta throughout this one, as the team was trailing for most of the evening and wasn’t able to get enough consistent […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals mindset behind ‘Hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Get ready for a nail-biter game as the New York Knicks are preparing for Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs series against the Atlanta Hawks
CJ McCollum hit Jalen Brunson below the belt during and after the New York Knicks’ victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. During the third quarter of New York’s 113-101 Game 1 win, McCollum was assessed a technical foul after kicking Brunson in a sensitive area while taking a jumper. Brunson stayed down for an […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum compares Jalen Brunson foul call to ‘Broadway show’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start to their series against the Houston Rockets with a comfortable home win in Game 1, getting the victory by a score of 107-98. Many big names were out of the lineup for this one, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined for […] The post It took just 1 game to prove Lakers’ Luke Kennard-Gabe Vincent trade was a home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CJ McCollum had words for Jalen Brunson's actions after the Atlanta Hawks' loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs. The post CJ McCollum Makes Personal Accusation on Jalen Brunson Amid Knicks-Hawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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. However, post-game, Towns had a chance […] The post New York’s Jon Snow mic drop after Karl-Anthony Towns-Kit Harington post-Game 1 meet-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks overcame an off Jalen Brunson game to defeat the Atlanta Hawks, 113-102, in Game 1 of the first round Saturday evening. Brunson got off to a scorching start by pouring in 12 points in the first five minutes of regulation, but the 29-year-old Knicks star quickly cooled off after Atlanta’s defense […] The post Knicks Receive Major OG Anunoby Update After Game 1 Win vs Hawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2026 playoff run with authority. Interestingly enough, it was Luke Kennard who delivered the message loudest. In a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets, Kennard erupted for a season-high 27 points on 9-of-13 field goal shooting. That included a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc. With that, […] The post Luke Kennard’s postgame admission will have Lakers fans ready to run through a wall appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks did what they were supposed to do on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. They beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their first-round series, with all five starters scoring in double figures and Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combining for 53 points to lead the way.For Mike Brown, […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown Drops Major Quote After Strong Game 1 Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher did nothing to quiet his doubters on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The Atlanta Hawks’ second-year forward got just 2:29 worth of playing time in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. But those couple of minutes were enough for … The post Fans were all calling 1 player a bust after his NBA playoff debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
CJ McCollum strongly defended himself and dismissed the incident involving Jalen Brunson during Saturday's game.
CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It was the key to this 113-102 victory, the Knicks ramping up their defensive intensity and shutting down Atlanta after halftime.
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder gave the New York Knicks their flowers after a 113-102 loss in Game 1 of their best-of-7 series. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the first round. All-Star Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his 28 points in the opening frame before closing out the Hawks in the final […] The post Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen A. Smith was spotted at a marquee event on Saturday, but it wasn’t the New York Knicks’ postseason opener. The ESPN personality was seen at Day 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith got booed heavily by the tens of thousands of WWE fans in attendance. They really booed … The post Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
