2026 NBA Playoffs - East First Round - #3 New York Knicks vs #6 Atlanta Hawks (ATL leads 2-1)

PhilBlackson · Post #101 » by **PhilBlackson** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:59 am

I think it’s Knicks in 6 buuut ofc you never know if these games get close and how they’ll handle all that pressure (specifically KAT).

JXL · Post #102 » by **JXL** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 12:38 pm

Johnny Bball wrote:Sorry Knick fans... its overhausen.

Watch on YouTube

He only cursed him, which Knicks fans don't associate with.

Capn'O · Post #103 » by **Capn'O** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 2:03 pm

I'm not quite sure where the charge that the Knicks have underperformed in the playoffs is coming from. Each of the past three years they've beaten teams that they were predicted to lose to. The Pacers have just had our number and they're MIA. The bigger question is what Knicks team shows up and if they've been saving their best punch for the playoffs. They've been pretty uneven all year but when they're on they look like a contender. Brunson, in particular, looked a lot more focused the last week or two of the season. I think they've been under the "it's a marathon, not a sprint" mentality this year. Also, after almost two years of not doing it at all, they FINALLY brought out a two man game recently between Brunson-KAT that has yet to be stopped.

The Hawks have as good an answer as anyone for Brunson in Daniels but they don't have an answer to our size, whereas we have guys that can give their wings fits. Knicks need to dominate the boards. CJ seems like an X-factor for the Hawks. He has playoffs experience and has had some really good series in the past. He's been more than just Trae filler for them and if he can pull some late-game heroics that could swing some games.

I'm with those that say Knicks in 5 hard fought games. I just don't think they have what it takes to close but will give us hell moreso than the Raps would have.

Capn'O · Post #104 » by **Capn'O** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 2:09 pm

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:Hawks in 6 whole day everyday

Oh good. There you are.

The4thHorseman · Post #105 » by **The4thHorseman** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 3:46 pm

Getting pumped for game 1

shmeakone · Post #106 » by **shmeakone** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 4:20 pm

PhilBlackson wrote:I think it’s Knicks in 6 buuut ofc you never know if these games get close and how they’ll handle all that pressure (specifically KAT).

Last year KAT handled the pressure admirably, he had a lot of moments for the Knicks in the playoffs where he took the team on his back which is exactly what we need sometimes when its not JB.

Post #107 » by **bisme37** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 4:26 pm

Enjoy the big game you guys

Caneman786 · Post #108 » by **Caneman786** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 5:17 pm

Hawks in 5

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #109 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 6:10 pm

Capn'O wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:Hawks in 6 whole day everyday

Oh good. There you are.

I’m the Hawk for the next two weeks

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #110 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 6:25 pm

bisme37 wrote:Enjoy the big game you guys

I see what you did here :lol:

I’m assuming every hardcore Celtics fan wants revenge for the last season against the Knicks and if they can survive the Hawks , Celtics will have this opportunity

Tnasty4l · Post #111 » by **Tnasty4l** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 6:31 pm

WINNER
KNICKS:
BBB: 25+pts 7+asts 3+rbs
KAT: 22+pts 11+rbs 2+asts

LOSER
HAWKS:
NAW: 23+pts 5+rbs 4+asts
JJ: 19+pts 10+rbs 6+asts

Capn'O · Post #112 » by **Capn'O** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 8:30 pm

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:Hawks in 6 whole day everyday

Oh good. There you are.

I’m the Hawk for the next two weeks

Aye aye HawkFanSince2026!

The4thHorseman · Post #113 » by **The4thHorseman** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:58 pm

Prime better not tip-off till like 6:30

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #114 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:01 pm

Capn'O wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
Oh good. There you are.

I’m the Hawk for the next two weeks

Aye aye HawkFanSince2026!

ARRRRRRRRRR YOU READYYYYYYYYYYYY ?????????????

Capn'O · Post #115 » by **Capn'O** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:03 pm

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
I’m the Hawk for the next two weeks

Aye aye HawkFanSince2026!

ARRRRRRRRRR YOU READYYYYYYYYYYYY ?????????????

Hell yeah!

You know you love us. You watch all our playoff games

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #116 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:06 pm

Capn'O wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
Aye aye HawkFanSince2026!

ARRRRRRRRRR YOU READYYYYYYYYYYYY ?????????????

Hell yeah!

You know you love us. You watch all our playoff games

Game 1

106-97 Hawks

The4thHorseman · Post #117 » by **The4thHorseman** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:08 pm

Johnny Bball wrote:Sorry Knick fans... its overhausen.

Watch on YouTube

Dude trying to rip off King Diamond's paint

Capn'O · Post #118 » by **Capn'O** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:09 pm

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
ARRRRRRRRRR YOU READYYYYYYYYYYYY ?????????????

Hell yeah!

You know you love us. You watch all our playoff games

Game 1

106-97 Hawks

Let's Go!!!

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #119 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:13 pm

Capn'O wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
Hell yeah!

You know you love us. You watch all our playoff games

Game 1

106-97 Hawks

Let's Go!!!

There is one huge positive for the Knicks this time around , Pacers won’t be in your way :lol:

Bad news is , Celtics turn around their Gap season into actual contenders season

SlimShady83 · Post #120 » by **SlimShady83** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:14 pm

Let's Go Knicks!

Who wins Game 4?