The New York Knicks fell to the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of their opening postseason series at home. The Knicks claimed the 4th seed to give themselves the advantage on their home court to commence their postseason play, but a variety of factors hurt their efficiency and production throughout the game.
Atlanta is no joke, as they consist of multiple players who can score on a whim, including Trae Young, Lou Williams, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Knicks’ defense simply couldn’t get the job done to hold out in the fourth quarter, losing by just two points.