The New York Knicks fell short in their first playoff game in eight years. A cold start and Trae Young dramatics in the fourth quarter were too much for the Knicks to overcome. The Hawks take a 1-0 series lead in front of a hostile crowd.
Julius Randle struggled all game long and RJ Barrett wasn’t much better. The bench picked up the slack, but this team isn’t going anywhere if Randle and Barrett continue to struggle.
Here are three highlights and three observations from New York’s 107-105 loss to Atlanta.