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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
NBA playoff winners and losers: CJ McCollum takes over at MSG, Rudy Gobert puts on clinic vs. Nikola Jokić

The Knicks blew a big lead on Monday night, the Cavs handled their business vs. the Raptors and the Timberwolves got a huge win in Denver

Knicks left searching for answers after shocking Game 2 loss to Hawks

Questionable lineups, poor fourth-quarter offense and an inability to stop CJ McCollum left the Knicks searching for answers late Monday night.

Mike Brown fails first major test as Knicks coach with Game 2 collapse vs. Hawks

The Knicks blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter on Monday night, and their head coach made a few puzzling choices

Mike Brown stands by Knicks sub decision — but it’s one he may be forced to rethink

Brown prefers to sit both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns for the starts of the second and fourth quarters rather than stagger them and have one on the court.

Hawks’ CJ McCollum revelling in the boos as Garden’s latest villian

Monday night, the veteran guard heard plenty of them as he shot the Hawks past the Knicks 107-106 at the Garden to even this best-of-seven opening-round series at one game apiece.

Knicks’ inexplicable Game 2 meltdown falls on three people — and not Mikal Bridges

The problem, as it unfolded in front of a stunned Garden crowd, is that it should’ve never come down to that Bridges shot at the buzzer.

Karl-Anthony Towns turned into nonfacter when Knicks needed him most

They weren’t really slowing him down the first three quarters Monday, either.

CJ McCollum loved hostile MSG crowd in Hawks’ Game 2 win at Knicks: ‘It’s why we play the game’

The MSG faithful gave Hawks start CJ McCollum another warm welcome to MSG in Game 2, but in the end, he got the last laugh.

Mike Brown’s odd decision helped spark phantom Knicks timeout drama after broadcast error

It was a timeout that had Knicks fans furious that they didn’t use in the closing seconds of the game. 

Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 2 loss to Hawks: Mikal Bridges’ passive last shot ends tough night

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 107-106 Game 2 loss to the Hawks on Monday night.

Mike Brown complains about the different officiating for Jalen Brunson and CJ McCollum

A big storyline in the Knicks vs Hawks series has been the foul disparity between Jalen Brunson and CJ McCollum.

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson makes impact on both ends as Hawks don’t employ fouling tactics

There were no instances of hack-a-Robinson on Monday night. The Knicks center’s presence was felt without that ploy to get him out of the game in the 107-106 loss to the Hawks in Game 2. Mitchell...

McCollum, Hawks stun Knicks late to even series

CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Monday, April 20, 2026
Knicks look more foolish by the day as Mikal Bridges trade goes up in smoke

The New York Knicks gave up a massive haul to get Mikal Bridges, and that trade looks like a mistake after their Game 2 loss to the Hawks.

Knicks’ Jose Alvarado proved ready when called on despite rotation fallout

The New York City native provided a spark off the bench, although it wasn’t enough, as the Knicks lost home-court advantage in this first-round series. They dropped Game 2, 107-106, blowing a...

Mikal Bridges liked the shot he took on final possession of Knicks’ Game 2 loss: ‘Just missed it’

Even with the Knicks’ fourth quarter collapse, they had an opportunity to hang on for the Game 2 victory at the buzzer. 

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.

Knicks vs. Hawks Game 2 prediction: NBA playoff pick, odds, best bet

Karl-Anthony Towns was the most impressive part of the Knicks' Game 1 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....

NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Knicks vs. Hawks, Nuggets vs. Wolves and Cavs vs. Raptors

The 2026 NBA playoffs continue Monday night, and we're making predictions for the trio of Game 2s

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...

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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