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Monday, April 20, 2026
Knicks accept 'reality of' Game 2 collapse against Hawks: 'This was a game we should've won'

The NBA playoff series between the Knicks and Hawks heads to Atlanta tied 1-1.

Trae Young is somehow still haunting the Knicks in worst possible way

CJ McCollum is following in Trae Young's footsteps by embracing the New York Knicks villain role.

Knicks' playoff disaster had even his doubters missing Tom Thibodeau

Tom Thibodeau would have called a timeout at the end of Game 2 of New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks.

Gag City: Knicks’ season-altering choke ends chance of easy series with Hawks

The Knicks led by 12 points after three quarters. They still led by eight with 5 ½ minutes to go. The Garden was having a lot of fun with new villain CJ McCollum, and the Knicks were ready to go...

Knicks’ Game 2 report card: Doomed by a quiet second half

Report card from the Knicks’ 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Hawks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

CJ McCollum, Hawks rally late, even series vs. Knicks

CJ McCollum scored six of his game-high 32 points in the final two-plus minutes Monday night for the visiting Atlanta Hawks, who stormed back from an

Hawks 107, Knicks 106: Scenes from choking on feathers

The Knicks (1-1) had this one in their hands—until they didn’t. Up eight with under six minutes to play and in control most of the night, New York fell apart down the stretch, getting outscored...

Knicks knew exactly where to look for playoff spark they needed

The Knicks fixed their second-quarter struggles by inserting Jose Alvarado into the equation. Should we even be surprised that it worked?

Hawks rally past Knicks in Game 2 thriller behind CJ McCollum’s 32, even series 1-1
Follow live: Knicks, Hawks face off after New York takes 1-0 series lead
Knicks blow 14-point lead, drop Game 2 as Hawks rally late in stunner at MSG

The Knicks blew a largest lead of 14 points and were outscored by the Hawks, 28-15, in the fourth quarter of a 107-106 Game 2 loss Monday at MSG.

Knicks collapse in stunning Game 2 loss to let Hawks even series

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.

Timothee Chalamet, Suni Lee take in Knicks-Hawks Game 2 with celebs, franchise icons out in full force

Celebrity row was a who's who for Game 2 of the Knicks’ first-round NBA playoff series with the Hawks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. 

Knicks/Hawks Notes: Robinson, Anunoby, Okongwu, Gueye

The Hawks attempted to take Mitchell Robinson out of the equation for the Knicks in Game 1 by employing Hack-A-Mitch, intentionally fouling him to send him to the free-throw line at the expense of...

2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1: Knicks vs. Hawks Game 2 – “Hanging With” Doesn’t Mean BEATING

The Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks for Game 2 of their first round, best of seven series, and the media has been talking about how the Hawks were able to “hang with” the Knicks in Game 1. And, to a...

Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 2, April 20, 2026

The Knicks (1-0) will be back in action when they host the Hawks (0-1) in Game Two of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Thanks to a strong start by Jalen Brunson, a stronger finish by...

Mike Brown’s vibes belie his biggest remaining Knicks goal

There was nothing to suggest he was stressed or concerned about the first-round series against the Hawks, or about those Finals-or-bust expectations hovering over the playoffs.

Victor Wembanyama Named Defensive Player Of The Year

Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, the league announced on Monday (Twitter link). He’s the youngest player in league...

Lakers lose tiebreaker to Knicks, will have 25th pick in NBA draft

The Lakers will have the 25th pick in the 2026 NBA draft, the league announced on Monday after ties among teams with identical regular-season records were broken through random drawings to...

2026 NBA Draft Tiebreaker Results

Tiebreakers among teams with identical regular-season records were broken on Monday through random drawings to determine the order for this year’s draft prior to the lottery. The NBA has posted a...

Knicks WAG can’t make it to playoff series because of her own sports career

Knicks two-way center Trey Jemison III and his fiancée Alex Jean Glover are a sports power couple, which is why she can't support him in person during New York's first-round playoff series against...

Knicks win tiebreaker with Lakers, own No. 24 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Knicks will officially select 24th in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Hawks should be petrified of Knicks as a result of astonishing Mitchell Robinson stat

The Atlanta Hawks should be horrified by the way the New York Knicks have already faired without Mitchell Robinson's regular production coming into effect.

CJ McCollum comes clean to The Post after Jalen Brunson injury accusation

CJ McCollum didn’t get his wish, but he backtracked a bit. 

Here’s how to watch Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 for free: Time, livestream

The Knicks can take a commanding 2-0 series lead with a win.

Exploiting glaring Hawks weakness will have Knicks coast into second round

The New York Knicks took full advantage of one of Atlanta's most glaring weakness in Game 1, and must continue to do so the rest of the series.

Knicks' Mike Brown provides brutally honest answer on Karl-Anthony Towns' defense

Brown may be putting KAT on the spot.

NBA Draft tiebreaker rules: Why coin flip determines whether Knicks, Lakers, more get higher draft pick

Tiebreakers have played an increasingly important role in recent NBA Draft history.

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Sprinkled a little spice on him, man. Just a little magic’

New York will see the Knicks play basketball against the Hawks inside the Garden one final time this season. Next time the homies get back home, that’d be for Game 3 of the second-round series....

Warriors predicted to acquire $220 million Knicks star in trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo

In an NBA writer's opinion, the Golden State Warriors could position themselves to acquire a New York Knicks standout center this summer.

Playoff Game Preview: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 2, April 20, 2026

After a feel-good Game One victory on Saturday, the Knicks are set to host the Hawks again at MSG tonight in Game Two of their Eastern Conference first-round series. A second victory would give...

The seven biggest takeaways after NY’s Game One win over Atlanta

Game ones of a playoff series often show us how teams want to defend, attack, and use their strengths and weaknesses. They are also just the first step in a complex and sometimes long process that...

CJ McCollum Rips Jalen Brunson for ‘Broadway Show’ After Groin Incident in Knicks Playoff Game

The 2026 NBA Playoffs got off to a dramatic start for the New York Knicks, […] The post CJ McCollum Rips Jalen Brunson for ‘Broadway Show’ After Groin Incident in Knicks Playoff Game appeared...

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.20)

News & Blogs Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson: Limited in Game 1 victory – CBS Sports Knicks display full team effort in Game 1 win over Hawks: ‘Everybody stepped up and contributed’ – SNY Mike Brown...

What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 2 of the Knicks vs. Hawks series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson tight lipped about CJ McCollum’s ‘Broadway show’ injury jab

During the second quarter of the Knicks’ 113-102 Game 1 win over the Hawks on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, McCollum received a technical for kicking Brunson in the midsection while...

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Knicks flipped switch to neutralize Hawk’s strategy that was a growing problem

It was as if a switch had flipped coming out of halftime in Game 1, as the Knicks neutralized a Hawks strategy that was hurting them more than anything else.

Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Towns, Robinson, Hart

OG Anunoby (left ankle sprain) is probable for the Knicks‘ Game 2 against the Hawks on Monday, New York Post’s Stefan Bondy reports (via Twitter). Bondy writes that, according to coach Mike Brown,...

Josh Hart tweak has become key to neutraling Hawks’ greatest threat to Knicks

But Johnson didn’t get past his third dribble. He stripped him clean — his third steal of Saturday’s 113-102 Knicks victory — and it became the best example of an important Game 1 development.

Knicks must learn from past mistakes and give Hawks no reason to believe in Game 2

The Knicks need to keep taking care of business as they did in Game 1.

Jalen Brunson's honest take on stardom amid Knicks NBA Playoffs clash vs. Hawks

Amid the Knicks' NBA Playoffs first-round matchup vs. the Hawks, Jalen Brunson had to reflect on his rise to becoming a star in the league.

Knicks are all-in on Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in a way nobody expected

Mike Brown is so committed to the Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns partnership that the Knicks didn't stagger their minutes to open the playoffs.

Hawks crave better effort in bid to tie series with Knicks

There was no secret to what the New York Knicks were going to do Saturday night in the opening game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.,Nor do th

Knicks look smarter for Quentin Grimes trade as guard struggles in postseason

The New York Knicks made the right call to trade Quentin Grimes when they did.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks embrace playoff intensity entering Game 2 against Hawks: 'We've just got to be ready'

The New York Knicks expect the Atlanta Hawks to respond in Game 2 on Monday at MSG.

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Jalen thought we were at a Broadway show’

If you ever doubted the Knicks… …you better get outta here. Only three first-round postgame Bulletins coming after this one. You know the reason. Knicks in four. Mike Brown On the team’s sacrifice...

Knicks already revealed blueprint for a drama-free Hawks series

If the Knicks continue to win the turnover battle against the Hawks, they might find themselves ready for Round 2 sooner than many expected.

Josh Hart keeps reminding everyone why the Knicks won’t quit him

The Knicks have thus far refused to move Josh Hart out of the starting lineup, and it's a stubbornness that's paying off.

3 keys to Knicks vs. Hawks Game 2 matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs

As the Knicks look to build a 2-0 series lead, let’s dive into keys for Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks.

3 Knicks who were kicked to the curb once the playoffs began

The New York Knicks began the playoffs this weekend, which meant head coach Mike Brown kicked Jose Alvarado and others to the curb.

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