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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!
After scoring 14 points in a huge third quarter, big man Karl-Anthony Towns was MIA down the stretch of the fourth in that game, puzzling fans and pundits alike. Towns has not alw
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New York brings defense, physicality to Atlanta, wins Game 4 in a blowout to even series 2-2
Karl-Anthony Towns had a 20-10-10 triple-double for the Knicks, who played their best game of the series on Saturday.
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.
Knicks-Hawks takeaways: New York finds its edge in Game 4, but Jalen Brunson's dip remains a concern
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.