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Hawks’ CJ McCollum compares Jalen Brunson foul call to ‘Broadway show’

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.

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New York’s Jon Snow mic drop after Karl-Anthony Towns-Kit Harington post-Game 1 meet-up

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.

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Knicks Receive Major OG Anunoby Update After Game 1 Win vs Hawks

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.

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WATCH: KAT’s Fiancée Wears Bold “TOWNS” Outfit for Knicks Game 1

Jordyn Woods made sure New York Knicks Game 1 had a fashion storyline before the basketball even tipped off. The model and fiancée of Karl-Anthony Towns arrived with a look that was equal parts bold, polished, and unmistakably playoff-ready, giving Madison Square Garden a courtside moment that matched the night’s energy. New York got a […] The post WATCH: KAT’s Fiancée Wears Bold “TOWNS” Outfit for Knicks Game 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Knicks’ Mike Brown Drops Major Quote After Strong Game 1 Win

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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