Atlanta Hawks

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.

It may be safe to say that through three games, the Atlanta Hawks may have the New York Knicks on the ropes, as they extended their series lead to 2-1. Game 3 was another nail-biter at the end, but the Hawks were able to prevail and win 109-108. Several players have been key to the […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga credits Draymond Green for winning play vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The wheels might be falling off for the Knicks.

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.

Through the early stages of the NBA playoffs, betting markets have recorded sharp probability swings across multiple first-round matchups, with all but two lower seeds outperforming expectations heading into Games 3 and 4. The Los Angeles Lakers posted the largest single-series swing, jumping 40.9 percentage points after taking a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets after entering as heavy underdogs at +400 as they navigate without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Atlanta Hawks shifted from a ...

Austin Brown, the co-head of CAA’s basketball division, was repeatedly cited as a possible target for the Bulls after they dismissed front office executives Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley earlier this month, with Shams Charania of ESPN confirming on Monday that Chicago hoped to meet with Brown about the team’s vacancy at the top of […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had the final possession, but he lost control of the ball as New York fell just short in a 109-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the best-of-seven playoff series on Thursday night at State Farm Arena, with Atlanta taking a 2-1 lead. Brunson finished with […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson shares a telling reaction to brutal Game 3 ending vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Knicks have found themselves down 2-1 in their series against the Atlanta Hawks, and there are many fans in disbelief. In Game 3, the Knicks were down as much as 18 points, but they roared back late to take the lead with a few seconds remaining. Just like the Hawks did in […] The post Stephen A Smith goes off on Knicks’ Mike Brown after Game 3 loss: ‘Honeymoon is over’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT LINE: Knicks -1.5; over/under is 214.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Hawks lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Hawks won the last meeting 109-108 on Thursday, led by 24 points from Jalen Johnson. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 29. The Hawks...

On Apr. 24, 2026 the NBA playoff series saw Atlanta, Minnesota, and Toronto all secure Game 3 victories on their home courts. The Hawks, Timberwolves, and Raptors are now just one game away from tying or taking the lead in their first-round series. Meanwhile, the Knicks, Nuggets, and Cavaliers departed with significant concerns regarding their […] The post Hawks star CJ McCollum’s adorable moment with son after Game 3 will melt your heart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York and Atlanta play another one-possession classic. How was Atlanta able to weather the 18-point comeback by the Knicks at the end? Minnesota absolutely derailed Nikola Jokic in a way we've almost never seen before. How did the Wolves do it, and what can Denver do to rebound? Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles led the Raptors in what may be an exciting harbinger for the Raptors' future. Also, Taylor Jenkins will be the new Bucks coach. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to g...

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson's trainer has made strong comments about head coach Mike Brown after Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

A pivotal playoff night saw one of the greatest players ever stumble, the Hawks surge behind Jonathan Kuminga and pressure mount across the bracket

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

Once again, the New York Knicks have lost to the Atlanta Hawks in devastating fashion, and superfan Ben Stiller is baffled by head coach Mike Brown. Stiller wasn’t able to watch the game, writing, “I wish I could watch this game,” on X, formerly Twitter, while the game was going on. However, it appears he […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller left baffled by Mike Brown after another devastating loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

This loss will linger. The New York Knicks’ 109-108 Game 3 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Playoffs raises uncomfortable questions about execution, composure, and accountability. This wasn’t a game stolen by brilliance alone. New York handed it away in the final minute. Of course, in the playoffs, those are the losses […] The post Knicks most to blame for second consecutive heartbreaking playoff loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they know where to turn. Now it's CJ McCollum, who has led an Atlanta resurgence since arriving in a trade that sent the face of the franchise to the Washington Wizards. The 34-year-old McCollum came through for the second game in a row, running around a screen to take an inbounds pass, then knocking down a 15-foot jumper that gave the Hawks a 109-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.

The 2025-26 season was supposed to be the New York Knicks’ time to shine. Both their biggest competitors for Eastern Conference supremacy seemed to be headed for down years, and the Knicks had all the opportunity in the world to perhaps finally get over the hump. But they have been having trouble in their first-round […] The post Mike Brown’s silver linings from Game 3 loss to Hawks will fall on deaf Knicks fan ears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.