Following the game, NBA legend Magic Johnson made a bold claim about the New York Knicks (via X). Johnson wrote: “The New York Knicks dominated the Atlanta Hawks in a 114-98 victory last night. They showed me once again why they’re the only team in the East that can beat the Boston Celtics!

Karl-Anthony Towns had a 20-10-10 triple-double for the Knicks, who played their best game of the series on Saturday.

The New York Knicks may still be alive in their playoff series, but Mike Brown’s message told a very different story. After a heartbreaking Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks now find themselves trailing 1-2 in a series that has quickly turned from comfortable to chaotic.

Facing a potential 3-1 deficit, the New York Knicks needed a coordinated response to avoid being sent to the brink of elimination. Predictably, they came out desperate today, and the result was a hard-fought,

Knicks star Jalen Brunson leaves Game 4 after a scary ankle injury, heading to the locker room in a crucial playoff matchup.

With the Knicks facing the prospect of an unprecedented 3-1 hole against the underdog Hawks, Game 4 was a reminder of just how intense and effective they can be by dialing in defensively.