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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CJ McCollum had something to say about his technical foul on Jalen Brunson.
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.
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 and zeros from the Knicks' 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden:
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.
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.
The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is officially underway as we bring you a prediction and pick for this upcoming Eastern Conference Game 1. The Atlanta Hawks meet the New York Knicks as the two teams renew their playoffs rivalry once again. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Hawks-Knicks prediction and pick. The Atlanta Hawks […] The post Hawks vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jalen Brunson injury update boosts New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks playoff hopes, with All-Star expected to play, lead scoring alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, despite concerns about slow starts.
After a regular season that may have provided more questions than answers, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Playoffs and searching for the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. After losing in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in both 2023 and 2024, the Knicks advanced to the East Finals and came within […] The post 3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One of them is the Atlanta Hawks taking on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden today.
The New York Knicks are making sure their fans feel every bit of the playoff energy before the first tip-off. Ahead of their first-round showdown against the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks are going all out, hosting a massive free outdoor party in New York City on April 18, bringing the orange-and-blue fans together before Game […] The post Knicks Host Massive Free Playoff Party for Fans Before Hawks Game 1 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The New York Knicks are once again in the postseason. On Saturday, they will face off against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. This time around, they got a new face amongst the throngs of bigwigs at Madison Square Garden wanting to see the orange and blue. They got their new Mayor Zohran Mamdani. […] The post Zohran Mamdani hilariously blames Trae Young over ticket prices appeared first on ClutchPoints.
At the very top, the biggest gamble of them all is on a small point guard, Jalen Brunson.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not just running a city; he’s one of the biggest Knicks fans in it. In a recent appearance on the SideTalk NYC podcast We Outside, Mamdani spoke openly about the Knicks’ playoff chances, shouted out the roster by name, and even had something to say about Mitchell Robinson’s […] The post Zohran Mamdani Breaks Down Knicks’ Playoff Chances and Has a Plan for Mitchell Robinson’s Toenail appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Atlanta Hawks would have dreamed up of a better end to the 2025-26 season, but what matters at the end of the day is that they qualified for the playoffs after much uncertainty towards the middle of the regular season. There was a changing of the guard that commenced for the Hawks, and even […] The post Hawks’ X-factor that will spark upset of Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 23-year-old Australian will make his playoff debut Saturday at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of their first-round series, having spent more time defending Brunson over the past two seasons than any other player in the league, according to NBA tracking data.
