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After being a non-factor in the Atlanta Hawks’ 113-102 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs, Jonathan Kuminga came alive in Game 2 on Monday night. Kuminga, who’s earning more and more of head coach Quin Snyder’s trust, ended up playing 35 minutes, including […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga reveals key to Game 2 win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered his props to CJ McCollum following the latter’s explosive performance in the Atlanta Hawks’ upset win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 on Monday night. Going into the game, Atlanta trailed 1-0 in the first-round series after losing Game 1. They needed a win on the road to go back […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks suffered a costly setback in Game 2 vs. the Atlanta Hawks, falling 107-106 after a late collapse that evened the series at 1-1 on Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns’ quiet fourth quarter emerged as a defining storyline, raising questions about New York’s late-game execution. The loss stings given how firmly the Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals why he went quiet in 4th quarter vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Monday night, the New York Knicks blew an opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, as they let a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter slip away en route to suffering a 107-106 defeat. While there were plenty of issues for the Knicks to look […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns gets marching orders from Mike Brown after Game 2 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks suffered a cruel loss to the Atlanta Hawks, 107-106, in Game 2 of their first-round series in the playoffs on Monday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks held a 12-point lead entering the fourth quarter, but they allowed the Hawks to claw back and tie the best-of-seven matchup at 1-1. Jalen […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson takes blame for ‘poor decision-making’ in Game 2 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The problem, as it unfolded in front of a stunned Garden crowd, is that it should’ve never come down to that Bridges shot at the buzzer.
RJ Barrett didn’t hold back on what the Toronto Raptors have to do about Donovan Mitchell and James Harden following their Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Toronto finds itself in a tough spot after two games in the first-round series. The squad lost the opening pair of contests on the […] The post RJ Barrett has huge praise for Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden: ‘They’re a problem’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After suffering two losses to start off their journey in the 2026 NBA playoffs, some frustration is understandable for the Toronto Raptors. Following their 115-105 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup, the Raptors have plenty of soul-searching to do, especially with Brandon Ingram suffering one of the worst performances […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett stops short of getting fined with Game 2 take vs. Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Is CJ McCollum turning into a villain? The Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks series seems to be bringing out that side of the guard. The naturally hostile New York crowd and McCollum’s earlier comments make it look like the guard is leaning more into his villainous tendencies and whatnot. If you ask McCollum, though, he would […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum pushes back on villain aura after torching Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A disastrous collapse for the New York Knicks has given the Atlanta Hawks new life in the series, courtesy of CJ McCollum.
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Hawks on Monday night.
There were no instances of hack-a-Robinson on Monday night. The Knicks center’s presence was felt without that ploy to get him out of the game in the 107-106 loss to the Hawks in Game 2. Mitchell Robinson was terrific at both ends of the floor, notching 13 points, seven rebounds, a steal and a block...
Brandon Ingram's abysmal Game 2 shooting display vs. the Cavaliers sounds alarm bells across the NBA world.
Following the Toronto Raptors’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round matchup, Brandon Ingram became the center of attention when he pointed out his lack of touches late in their 126-113 defeat. In Game 2, the Raptors definitely made a more concerted effort to find him, only for that gameplan of […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajaković defends Brandon Ingram after rough Game 2 showing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York City native provided a spark off the bench, although it wasn’t enough, as the Knicks lost home-court advantage in this first-round series. They dropped Game 2, 107-106, blowing a 12-point fourth-quarter lead to the Hawks at the Garden.
CJ McCollum's standout showing helped Atlanta steal Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs from the New York Knicks.
Report card from the Knicks’ 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Hawks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Mike Brown gambled and got burned during Game 2 on Monday. The New York Knicks let homecourt advantage slip away with a narrow 107-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. In the closing seconds of the contest at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., the Knicks head … The post Mike Brown ripped for his decision at end of Knicks’ Game 2 loss to Hawks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Lakers and Rockets released their Game 2 injury report, featuring critical updates on Kevin Durant and Luka Dončić's statuses.
McCollum hit the go-ahead shot with 33.5 seconds left in the game to put the Hawks ahead by two in what would become an eventual 107-106 loss.
A look at Kevin Durant’s injury status ahead of Tuesday's pivotal Game 2 clash between the Rockets and Lakers.
As Lakers coach JJ Redick addressed his team inside their locker room after Saturday’s Game 1 win over the Rockets, the focus was already turning to Tuesday’s Game 2 of the best-of-seven first round playoff series.
The final score from Game 1 is somewhat misleading.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault anticipates a more competitive Game 2 in his best-of-7 series against All-Star Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. After a 119-84 blowout win in their series opener, Daigneault mentioned the Suns’ weary road toward the 8th seed, including two games in the Play-In Tournament. At the same time, […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
