Knicks 116, Hawks 114: The invisible man
There was much to see in the Knicks gutsy win in Atlanta, but it was a lot of what we didn’t that made the difference
The French Evolution: How France’s evolving basketball culture is shaping the NBA
Nearly 150 years after the creation of the Statue of Liberty, Paris is still sending its tallest defenders to the United States
Knicks 122, Hawks 101: Lloyd Braun
The Knicks enter the All-Star break with a win and a sense there’s more to come
Knicks 99, Hawks 90: Best win in a long time
Returning to the site of last year’s postseason failures, the Knicks put together a strong full 48 minutes of basketball against the Hawks team that bested them last season in the playoffs.
How to draft with data: Should mid-first round teams like the Knicks draft polished or raw prospects?
Every draft cycle, outside of the top 10 there are always players considered “polished” and “safe” compared to those considered “raw” and “risks to bust.” But via discoveries through data, could drafting a raw player actually be the safer bet by the numbers?
Hawks 103, Knicks 89: “Yes!”
The Knicks lost to the Hawks at home in Game 5, putting a cap on their 2020-21 season. But now isn’t the time for frustration — it’s the time for reflection of how much the Knicks accomplished this year, and how much more they (hopefully) have yet to come.
Hawks 103, Knicks 89: Game 5 Postgame Reaction
Despite their best efforts, the New York Knicks have suffered a gentleman’s sweep (4-1) at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks with their Game 5 loss.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 5, 6/2/21
The Knicks are facing elimination, down 3-1 and returning to Madison Square Garden. Can they turn things around and force a Game 6?
Game Day: Knicks @ Hawks, Game 3, 5/28/21
The Knicks travel to Atlanta after a rousing Game 2 victory at home tied the series at 1-1. Can the Knicks snag a game on the road and reclaim home court?
How the Knicks can learn from Game 1 to win Game 2 and beyond vs. the Hawks
The Knicks’ 2021 playoff debut didn’t go quite as fans wanted, with the team narrowly losing down the stretch to the Hawks. What lessons can the team take from the first game to get ready for the second?
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hawks, Game 1, 5/23/21 (series preview edition)
The Knicks take the floor tonight for their first playoff game in eight seasons. What will be the keys to the series against Atlanta? New contributor Geoff Rasmussen breaks down the key Knicks storylines for the series.
An in-depth look at the Hawks’ offense, and how the Knicks can combat it
The Hawks had the ninth-best offensive rating in the regular season, and only got better once Nate McMillan took over as head coach. What should the Knicks be on the lookout for as Game 1 looms tonight?
How containing the Hawks’ potent pick-and-roll could swing the series for the Knicks
Trae Young and the Hawks have made a living off of the pick-and-roll this year, using it in a variety of ways to propel themselves to a breakout season similar to the Knicks’. How can New York keep Atlanta’s favorite play in check during this series?
The Strickland’s 2021-21 New York Knicks Playoff Preview Roundtable
The regular season is over… but the Knicks aren’t! The Strickland’s staff got together to preview the Knicks’ first round playoff series against the Hawks.
Knicks 137, Hawks 127 (OT): “New York, we here”
The New York Knicks’ win streak extended to eight games, after they managed a 137-127 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Game Day: Knicks vs. Hawks, 4/21/21
The Knicks are hot, but facing a team that’s arguably been just as hot — the Atlanta Hawks, who are winners of nine of their last 11 and have won 75% of their games since Nate McMillan took over as head coach. Will the Knicks’ luck run out, or are eight straight wins in the cards?
Mitchell Robinson and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Contract
Jeremy Cohen dives deep into Mitchell Robinson’s contract situation, and how, while painful for fans, it could be a good idea to consider moving him via trade before his first big payday.
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Jalen Brunson didn’t have it, but every other Knick did as New York won its second straight