Knicks Played Chess While Hawks Played Checkers in Round 1
The New York Knicks were down 2-1 heading into Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. The vibes for this rambunctious fan base were at an all-time low, as the Knicks had to play Game 4 in Atlanta. Game 4 served as a turning point for this Knicks team as they responded with their best performance […] The post Knicks Played Chess While Hawks Played Checkers in Round 1 appeared first on The Lead.
The New York Knicks were down 2-1 heading into Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. The vibes for this rambunctious fan base were at an all-time low, as the Knicks had to play Game 4 in Atlanta. Game 4 served as a turning point for this Knicks team as they responded with their best performance behind All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns.
The series turned back to New York for Game 5, where Jalen Brunson had his best game of the series, scoring 39 points. Atlanta failed miserably in their game planning, deciding to switch Dyson Daniels onto Towns. In Game 6, the Knicks had the momentum on their side, but the Hawks should show urgency down 3-2.
That did not happen. The Knicks went on an incredible 67-13 run in the first half, one of the most lopsided halves in playoff history. Heroics from OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Towns fueled this run offensively and defensively.
The Knicks went on a 67-13 run to take a 50-point lead in a Game 6. This is a thing that happened. pic.
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