The Knicks lost an ominous Game 3 way before Jalen Brunson’s miscues
The Knicks face a must-win Game 4 on Saturday — all because they didn’t show up until they had dug themselves an 18-point hole.

The Knicks face a must-win Game 4 on Saturday — all because they didn’t show up until they had dug themselves an 18-point hole.

Jalen Brunson offers a blunt response after the Knicks’ second straight crushing last-second playoff loss to the Hawks.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks are experiencing in real time what it means to win in the margins of a playoff game, and these last two wins against the New York Knicks have looked just about the same. In Game 2, CJ McCollum walked down his defender to keep the Hawks in front late, and […] The post Different arena, same result: What Hawks saw in final seconds of Game 3 win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Magic Johnson acknowledged CJ McCollum and Jalen Johnson's efforts but also revealed the "big reason" behind the Hawks' Game 3 win.

On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.The Knicks lost by a score of 109-108.Mikal Bridges had a shockingly poor performance, finishing with zero points, one rebound and two assists while shooting 0/3 from the field in 21 minutes […] The post New York Knicks Still Owe Struggling NBA Player $150 Million appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The New York Knicks may not be in huge danger quite yet, but they are inching perilously close to being so. After all, they are now down 2-1 in their 2026 NBA playoffs first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks after suffering a 109-108 defeat on Thursday night courtesy of a CJ McCollum game-winner. The Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown makes Game 4 guarantee after losing another heartbreaker vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Josh Hart showcased disappointment towards himself after struggling in the New York Knicks’ 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the first-round series on Thursday night. Hart is going through the ninth season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Knicks. He has risen as one of the premier two-way players […] The post Josh Hart at a loss for words over 1-of-9 Game 3 clunker that cost Knicks vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York fans have expressed heartbreak after seeing the Knicks botch a potential game-winning play in their Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. The Knicks struggled for most of the game against Atlanta but still had a chance to win it. However, Jalen Brunson lost control of the ball as he […] The post Knicks fans in shambles after botched last play in Game 3 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Saturday, the captain needs to answer the call. And it’s not necessary to wait until the end this year.

The New York Knicks have fallen behind 2-1 in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, losing two consecutive one-point games in the most demoralizing fashions possible. In Game 2, Mikal Bridges clunked a game-winning attempt after CJ McCollum bricked two free throws. And then in Game 3, the Knicks couldn’t execute properly on their […] The post What Knicks’ Mike Brown told Jalen Brunson to do on failed last play vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Karl-Anthony Towns faces an uncertain future with the New York Knicks, and this current playoff run could potentially make or break Towns’ future in New York.If the Knicks are able to go on a deep run, then they likely won’t be looking to shake things up in a big way over the offseason. However, if […] The post New Report Casts Major Doubt on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Future with Knicks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Atlanta Hawks are hoping to go up 2-1 on Thursday night in their series against the New York Knicks. The Hawks tied things up earlier this week thanks to a scorching hot fourth quarter from CJ McCollum, who responded to chants from the Madison Square Garden by taking over down the stretch, frequently hunting […] The post Hawks’ GM drops candid admission on CJ McCollum’s playoff heater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Atlanta Hawks may be without multiple key players in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup against the New York Knicks. on Thursday.

The Atlanta Hawks may be coming into Game 3 with momentum after the comeback win they had in Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Through the first two games of the series, the Hawks haven’t played to the standard they hold themselves to, and the hope is that coming back home will change that. […] The post The ‘sign’ CJ McCollum sees that will give Hawks an advantage in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks coach Mike Brown called out the disparity in foul calls on CJ McCollum and Jalen Brunson's drives to the basket.

Rival executives believe Karl-Anthony Towns will be the primary scapegoat if the Knicks fail to reach the NBA Finals

The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 at State Farm Arena on Thursday. Can Atlanta keep pace against a Knicks team built to contend?

Stephon Marbury wants New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson to play like NBA legends Allen Iverson and John Stockton

Ahead of the New York Knicks’ Game 3 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, superfan Ben Stiller is hyping up the team’s fanbase despite their fourth-quarter collapse in their previous encounter. Stiller posted on the morning of Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026, with a simple three-word message ahead of Game 3, “LETS GO KNICKS.” This is his […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller hypes New York up before Game 3 vs. Hawks after Game 2 collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Knicks' offense is too reliant on Jalen Brunson, and he's getting attacked on defense. This could ultimately lead the Knicks to fall short in the playoffs.

The New York Knicks are heading to Atlanta for Game 3 against the Hawks as the series is tied 1-1. The Knicks were in the driver’s seat for most of Game 2 until down the stretch of the fourth quarter, when they let go of the rope. The Hawks were down as much as 12 […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown reveals biggest lesson learned from Game 2 loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CJ McCollum is the new public enemy No. 1 for the New York Knicks. The Atlanta Hawks star relentlessly heard boos inside Madison Square Garden. Spike Lee joined the NYK fans by trying to rattle him during their NBA Playoffs contest. McCollum left Knicks fans stunned by leading Atlanta to the Game 2 road win. […] The post Knicks fan Spike Lee catches wild stray from CJ McCollum before Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CJ McCollum does not want any smoke from New York Knicks fans branding him as the city’s latest villain. The man just wants to ball. The Atlanta Hawks guard has at times looked like the best player on the floor two games into his team’s first-round series against the Knicks. McCollum has led the series … The post CJ McCollum had amazing response to becoming Knicks’ newest ‘villain’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Head coach Mike Brown is getting a lot of criticism for his first two games of the postseason coaching the New York Knicks. A shocking Game 2 loss via a fourth quarter choke job saw the Knicks losing their lead to the underdog Atlanta Hawks. CJ McCollum was credited with having the biggest role in […] The post Knicks Coach Mike Brown Called Out For One Major Mistake appeared first on Heavy Sports.
