Knicks’ Game 1 report card: Solid grades but room for improvement
Report card from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night.

Report card from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night.

CJ McCollum had something to say about his technical foul on Jalen Brunson.

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Earlier in the week, UCLA’s baseball team had the nation’s longest winning streak snapped. Keeping the longest winning streak in the Big Ten alive on Saturday took some doing. Falling behind Minnesota by two runs after squandering a bases-loaded opportunity with no outs, the top-ranked Bruins needed an offensive spark. UCLA coach John Savage’s team...

NEW YORK– It was instantly apparent that Jalen Brunson was ready for postseason basketball as his New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday evening. The Villanova product tallied 19 first-quarter points en route to posting 28 points, five rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 9-of-22 […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown drops confident take on Jalen Brunson’s hot first quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks opened their 2026 NBA Playoff campaign in style, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 at Madison Square Garden on April 18. It was a statement victory, one that featured a dominant first quarter, a near-meltdown, and a resilient closeout. Here are three key takeaways from the Knicks’ Game 1 triumph. Jalen Brunson […] The post 3 Key Takeaways From Knicks’ Game 1 Win Over Hawks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

An extremely concerning report has emerged about the New York Knicks at the onset of postseason play.According to ESPN NBA analyst and three-time NBA champion Danny Green, there are internal rumblings regarding about some Knicks players being unhappy with head coach Mike Brown and his offensive overreliance on star guard Jalen Brunson. Green described the […] The post Extremely Concerning Report Emerges About New York Knicks at Onset of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks took Game 1 of their best-of-7 opening-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. While the Knicks are the favorites against the Hawks, Brunson got off to a quick start in their 113-102 victory. Then, he led New York in closing out Atlanta. After the win, Brunson discussed […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals how he stayed composed during final Game 1 minutes vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Quin Snyder was proud of the Atlanta Hawks’ effort of play despite their loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Snyder and the Hawks make their way back to the playoffs, their first appearance since 2023. They have overachieved as their young talents have shined to […] The post Why Quin Snyder is proud of Hawks players despite Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets (at home) for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.LeBron James got off to a strong start with six points, three rebounds, ten assists, one steal and one block while shooting 3/7 from the field in his first 18 minutes of playing time.NBA […] The post NBA Star LeBron James Made History In Rockets-Lakers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Kelsey Mitchell is not going anywhere. After an offseason that was surrounded by some uncertainty, the three-time All-Star committed her future to the Indiana Fever by signing a new contract in WNBA free agency. Mitchell’s new deal came out to $1.4 million for one year. This guarantees that the ...

Mullins made himself one of the memorable figures in the NCAA Tournament.

Trae Young is still a hated man in Gotham. New York Knicks fans made sure to let Young know how they feel about him during a game he wasn’t even a part of, as vulgar chants targeted at the Washington Wizards guard reverberated late in Saturday’s game between New York and the Atlanta Hawks at … The post Knicks fans disrespect Trae Young with vulgar chants during playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points as they led the New York Knicks to a solid 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Going into the game, New York ended the regular season with a 53-29 record. This allowed them to secure the […] The post Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shaquille O’Neal reveals why he avoids texting with current NBA players, explaining his decision to step away from celebrity culture and live as a “regular guy."

The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday night at Ball Arena. In the victory, the Nuggets were granted 33 free throw attempts, while the Timberwolves had 19 opportunities from the charity stripe. After the game, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch voiced frustration about the number…

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann is determined to return next season as a better player than he is today, and he blames himself for his team not making the playoffs. The Hornets were on the wrong side of NBA history in a 121-90 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic. Heading into the offseason, Mann reflected […] The post Tre Mann blames himself for Hornets’ shortcomings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets are starting the 2026 NBA Playoffs shorthanded. On Saturday night, the Rockets are going to pay a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers without Kevin Durant in the lineup. While Durant’s absence isn’t a total surprise, the recent downgrade on the injury report has come as a bit of a mystery. All […] The post Rockets Make Statement on Kevin Durant Injury Timeline vs Lakers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden:

The Knicks’ star wing injured the ankle in the second-to-last game of the regular season and sat out the finale. It didn’t slow him down in the Knicks playoff opener.
