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CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1
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.
Knicks’ defense locked in to shut down Hawks in performance they can only hope to repeat
It was the key to this 113-102 victory, the Knicks ramping up their defensive intensity and shutting down Atlanta after halftime.
Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’
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 branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event
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.
Is Jalen Brunson Hurt? Knicks Star Suffers Injury Scare in Game 1
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are barely a game old, and the drama is already in full swing. Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden had it all, a dominant Jalen Brunson performance, a second-quarter scare, and one moment that stopped the game cold and got everyone talking.McCollum Catches […] The post Is Jalen Brunson Hurt? Knicks Star Suffers Injury Scare in Game 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Joyous New York Knicks fans shut down Seventh Avenue in wild scenes after opening playoff win
The Knicks got off the mark in style after claiming a 113-102 victory over the Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series, with star man Jalen Brunson putting up 28 points and seven assists for the hosts.
Knicks fans still chant ‘f*** Trae Young’ despite midseason trade during Hawks clash
Despite his trade at the deadline to the Washington Wizards, Trae Young still heard his name amidst chants in the Atlanta Hawks’ Game 1 of their best-of-7 series against the New York Knicks. Brunson closed out the Hawks to win in a 113-102 victory, and take a 1-0 lead in the opening-round series after Knicks […] The post Knicks fans still chant ‘f*** Trae Young’ despite midseason trade during Hawks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen A. Smith booed at WrestleMania, mocked for skipping Knicks game and NBA Playoffs
ESPN has gone all out to promote WrestleMania 42 in its first year of streaming the event after signing a media rights deal to become the exclusive U.S. home of all WWE Premium Live Events last August. While the entirety of WrestleMania 42 can be found on ESPN’s new app, ESPN Unlimited (which was not…
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. Brown was answering a question about Mitchell Robinson, who missed three of his four free throws as Atlanta attempted the “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy. He was […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
CJ McCollum Addresses Technical Foul After Jalen Brunson Incident
CJ McCollum had something to say about his technical foul on Jalen Brunson.
Knicks’ Mike Brown drops confident take on Jalen Brunson’s hot first quarter
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.
3 Key Takeaways From Knicks’ Game 1 Win Over Hawks
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.
Extremely Concerning Report Emerges About New York Knicks at Onset of Playoffs
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.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals how he stayed composed during final Game 1 minutes vs. Hawks
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.
Why Quin Snyder is proud of Hawks players despite Game 1 loss to Knicks
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.
Knicks fans disrespect Trae Young with vulgar chants during playoff game
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, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks
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.
Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 win over Hawks: Jalen Brunson gets it started
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden:
Zaccharie Risacher Benched All Game After Embarrassing Mistake
The Atlanta Hawks lost all confidence in former number one pick Zaccharie Risacher after he missed two consecutive layups in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. Atlanta hoped to keep Risacher in the rotation off the bench, like their regular season game plan. However, the youngster’s embarrassing mistake of missing two consecutive layups led […] The post Zaccharie Risacher Benched All Game After Embarrassing Mistake appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Video: CJ McCollum hit with a technical foul after a 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 a jumper by Hawks guard CJ McCollum in the second half of Saturday’s playoff series opener between the Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden in … The post Video: CJ McCollum hit with a technical foul after a painful shot at Jalen Brunson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Final Injury Report for Hawks-Knicks Game 1: Will Jalen Brunson, Jalen Johnson Play?
Both the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks may be without multiple key players in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup on Saturday.
Warriors Draft Lottery Odds After Play-In Exit — Can They Jump to No. 1?
The Golden State Warriors enter the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery with long odds yet recent history suggests anything can happen. The post Warriors Draft Lottery Odds After Play-In Exit — Can They Jump to No. 1? appeared first on Heavy Sports.