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Friday, April 24, 2026
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.

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.24)

News & Blogs Knicks Game 2 players and coach grades – Posting & Toasting Hawks are attacking the Knicks’ weak spots. New York needs to reciprocate – The New York Times Playoff Game Preview: Knicks...

Mikal Bridges might force the Knicks into existential crisis of a lineup change

Mikal Bridges struggled in the Knicks' Game 3 loss to the Hawks. It might force Mike Brown to bench him, an awkward admission that their trade was a miss.

Knicks have crucial Mikal Bridges-Miles McBride decision to make ahead of must-win Game 4 vs. Hawks

Mikal Bridges had a tough performance in the Knicks' Game 3 loss, and now head coach Mike Brown has to decide whether Mile McBride should start in his stead in a must-win Game 4 against the Hawks.

Scoreless Bridges sits most of 2nd half in loss

Knicks coach Mike Brown isn't yet ready to bench Mikal Bridges, but he took a step toward it in a disappointing Game 3 finish in Atlanta.

Knicks’ Mike Brown calls out referees for free throw discrepancy

On his long list of things he believed went wrong, Mike Brown included the officiating.

NBA roundup: Hawks get by Knicks again to take 2-1 series lead

CJ McCollum scored 23 points and sank the game-winning basket with 12.7 seconds left, lifting Atlanta to a 109-108 win over the visiting New York Knic

McCollum clutch again as Hawks defeat Knicks

CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns still believes the Knicks have the "fight" required to beat the Hawks

The Knicks are now down 2-1 against the Hawks, but Karl-Anthony Towns still has belief in his team.

Mikal Bridges is pulling the Knicks with him toward rock bottom

Bridges started Thursday’s Game 3 defeat. He took a few shots. Bricked them. Lost all confidence. And poof … disappeared faster than five first-round picks.

Knicks have ‘no room to feel sorry for ourselves’ after dropping crucial Game 3 in Atlanta

The script has quickly been flipped on the Knicks, as they found themselves trailing the Hawks 2-1 in their first round matchup.

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Mitchell Robinson’s incompatibility with Karl-Anthony Towns a big Knicks problem

The Knicks have a Mitchell Robinson dilemma.

Josh Hart’s offense flatlines as Knicks 3-point woes worsen

Josh Hart delivered his first playoff dud — at least scoring-wise — at the worst time.

Jalen Brunson needs to start closing again or Knicks’ season could end fast

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

Knicks on the ropes against a Hawks team that is every bit their equal in NBA playoffs

Atlanta has pulled off two straight one-point wins to take a 2-1 lead in a wild first-round series

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges knows he needs to be better after being held scoreless in Game 3 loss

Mikal Bridges' playoff struggles continued with a scoreless showing in the Knicks' Game 3 loss.

McCollum clutch again as Knicks face 2-1 deficit

CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 3 loss to Hawks: Mikal Bridges benched after yet another disappearing act

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 109-108 Game 3 loss to the Hawks. 

Jalen Brunson is making the Knicks' biggest problem even worse

While Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Mike Brown continue to shoulder a ton of place for the Knicks' struggles, more needs to be placed on Jalen Brunson's shoulders.

Karl-Anthony Towns can no longer deny what Knicks fans are begging him to change

New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is held to a standard he simply isn't meeting against the Atlanta Hawks.

"Sloppy": Mike Brown calls out Knicks weakness after Game 3 loss to Hawks

Coach Mike Brown did not like what he saw from Jalen Brunson and the Knicks in their NBA Playoffs Game 3 loss to the Hawks.

Karl-Anthony Towns' Game 3 shows critics missed bigger picture despite Knicks loss

The Knicks got Karl-Anthony Towns the ball in Game 3, and he delivered. They have problems to solve, but the center shouldn't be one of them.

Hawks 109, Knicks 108: “This team is not serious people”

Maybe the Knicks (1-2) had no business winning this game against the Hawks (2-1). After sleepwalking through a miserable first quarter and falling behind by 18 in the second, they entered halftime...

Knicks’ Game 2 report card: Another rough night for Mike Brown

Report card from the Knicks' 109-108 Game 3 loss to the Hawks in Atlanta:  

CJ McCollum, Hawks pull out 2nd straight tight win over Knicks

CJ McCollum scored 23 points and sank the game-winning basket with 12.7 seconds left, lifting Atlanta to a 109-108 win over the visiting New York Knic

Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga make Hawks history in Game 3 win over Knicks

Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga put up insane NBA Playoffs numbers to lead the Hawks to a commanding 2-1 lead over the Knicks.

Knicks surge late, but fall to Hawks in Game 3 on CJ McCollum's go-ahead jumper

The Knicks were defeated by the Hawks 109-108 in Game 3 of their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup on Thursday night in Atlanta.

Knicks lose another heartbreaker to Hawks to fall into NBA playoffs hole

Jalen Brunson had the ball in his hands with a chance to win.

The NBA picked money — and paywalls — over fans

Why would the NBA want, allow or even for a minute consider hiding two first-round Knicks games behind a paywall?

Follow live: Hawks host Knicks in battle for series lead in Game 3
2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1: Knicks @ Hawks Game 3 – Time to Nip This in the Bud

Okay, time for the Knicks to stop giving the Hawks any hope in this series. Let’s go, Knicks!

Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 3, April 23, 2026

The Knicks head to Atlanta for Game Three with their First Round series knotted at one, still stinging from a Game Two fourth-quarter collapse. Although they led through most of the first two...

Knicks Notes: Brown, Towns, Robinson, Shamet

Much of the discussion following the Knicks‘ loss to the Hawks in Game 2 revolved around coach Mike Brown‘s decisions regarding lineups and timeout usage. Heading into Game 3 tonight, Brown says...

Karl-Anthony Towns actively playing himself out of achieving ultimate goal

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has a long-term goal for himself that will likely be determined by how he plays in this year's playoffs.

Knicks still laughing at Bulls' Alex Caruso blunder every time he takes the floor

The Knicks tried to trade for Alex Caruso in 2024, but the Bulls didn't want what they had to offer. That hasn't aged well for Chicago.

Knicks vs Hawks preview for Game 3: Prediction markets for NBA Playoffs

An expert Knicks vs Hawks preview for Game 3 with all the latest prediction markets for the NBA Playoffs.

Knicks, Hawks enter Game 3 tied 1-1 — Here’s how to watch for free

Things are all tied up in Atlanta.

NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Knicks-Hawks, Cavaliers-Raptors, Nuggets-Timberwolves

Three Game 3s are on the NBA playoff schedule for Thursday night, and we're making picks for all of them

Why the Knicks could try to trade Karl-Anthony Towns over the offseason
Knicks Bulletin: ‘We can talk to Brunson, but at the end of the day…’

The Knicks play the Hawks in Manhatlanta tonight, with flocks of New Yorkers expected to take over. Don’t get it twisted—Knicks fans in town or not, the folks better get that dub and return home...

NBA playoff series odds: How to bet Knicks vs. Hawks, Nuggets vs. Timberwolves entering Game 3

The NBA playoffs didn't take long to provide drama.

76ers' upset of Celtics shows controversial All-Star target could've worked out

The Knicks seemed to have dodged a bullet by skipping out on acquiring Paul George. But his recent play in a big playoff upset might have them reconsidering.

'Neither Thibs nor Mike Brown has figured it out': Can the playoffs unlock Karl-Anthony Towns?

KAT's fit and future are constant pressure points in New York. But for now, the Knicks' playoff run hinges on his game-changing versatility.

Knicks might have to hit the emergency Tyler Kolek button if Mike Brown is serious

If Mike Brown is dead set on playing lineups without Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, he may need to consider dusting off Tyler Kolek.

Knicks Morning News (2026.04.23)

News & Blogs Knicks Game 2 players and coach grades – Posting & Toasting Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter explosion helps Knicks hold on to 112-106 win over Celtics – SNY 2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern...

Knicks should throw a Jalen Brunson curveball the Hawks won't see coming

The Knicks are having Jalen Brunson guard CJ McCollum a bunch to start the playoffs, but Mike Brown should consider throwing him on Onyeka Okongwu.

Knicks have clear solution for season-worst finish heading into Game 3

Following a season-worst stat line, the New York Knicks must strongly consider one particular lineup configuration to correct course.

What channel is Hawks vs. Knicks on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 3 of the Hawks vs. Knicks series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Playoff Game Preview: Knicks at Hawks, Game 3, April 23, 2026

The Knicks head to State Farm Arena tonight for Game Three against the Hawks, tied 1-1 in their first-round playoff series. New York needs to reclaim momentum after blowing a 12-point...

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Knicks can’t let their Game 2 weakness become a Hawks blueprint

It was the worst half of Knicks paint defense all year by six points.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Knicks Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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