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Atlanta's Clint Capela calls out the Knicks for their physical play

Clint Capela of the Atlanta Hawks reacts in the second half against the Knicks during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at State Farm Arena on May 28, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Credit: Getty Images/Todd Kirkland

If Tom Thibodeau needed a bit of inspiration for his struggling Knicks team, Atlanta center Clint Capela was happy to provide it -- a parting shot delivered before what the Hawks hope is the final knockout blow.

Atlanta will come to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday with a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series trying to finish off the Knicks.