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It was the key to this 113-102 victory, the Knicks ramping up their defensive intensity and shutting down Atlanta after halftime.
The Atlanta Hawks release a surprising final injury report vs Miami Heat as playoff seeding hangs in the balance.
The New York Knicks won 53 games and the NBA Cup title, a clearly successful regular season for a team with a first-year coach.
It was a full team effort for the Knicks on Saturday night in their 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Getty Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. For Sunday’s game, the Hawks have announced that Kuminga is being listed as questionable on the injury report.
One of the loudest cheers during the Knicks’ playoff-opening win over the Atlanta Hawks was not in response to a highlight-worthy play. It didn’t follow an impressive dunk or a crucial 3-pointer. No,