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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Grabs eight boards in win
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Robinson posted six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 win over the Hawks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Robinson logged no more than 15 minutes for the third time in the past four games, continuing to offer limited production on both ends of the floor. With Atlanta paper-thin when it comes to the center spot, Robinson's size is simply not needed as much as usual. While he should remain a constant piece of the rotation, it is unlikely he will playing a sizeable role, at least not during the current series.
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Knicks' Mikal Bridges: Only 19 minutes in Game 4 win
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Bridges amassed eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 victory over Atlanta in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Despite remaining in the starting lineup, Bridges was limited to just 19 minutes, continuing what has been a poor start to the playoffs. Through four games, he has averaged 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.8 three-pointers. Given his recent struggles, there is a chance his role as a starter could be coming to an end, should Mike Brown opt to go with a different look.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Double-double Saturday
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Anunoby racked up 22 points (9-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 victory over the Hawks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby continued his stellar play, recording his first double-double of the playoffs, while also dropping at least 22 points for the second straight game. Saturday's win now sees the two teams locked at 2-2, heading back to New York for Game 5. Anunoby will look to control both ends of the floor, as the Knicks push for an important series lead once again.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Triple-doubles in Game 4 win
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Towns registered 20 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's 114-98 win over the Hawks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Towns notched the first postseason triple-double of his career and finished with a plus-16 differential in the 16-point win. He played a pivotal role in helping the Knicks even up their first-round series with the Hawks, and now they'll head back to New York for Game 5 on Tuesday.
Brunson (ankle) returned to Saturday's Game 4 against the Hawks with 5:38 remaining in the third quarter, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Brunson turned his ankle earlier in the quarter and exited to the locker room. However, the star point guard returned to the bench shortly thereafter and appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Leaves for locker room
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Brunson exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Saturday's Game 4 against the Hawks due to an apparent left ankle injury, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com reports.
Brunson checked out of this one with 10:29 remaining in the third quarter and can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light. If the star point guard is unable to return, Miles McBride and Jose Alvarado will likely help pick up the slack.
McBride closed with 15 points (5-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 loss to the Hawks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mikal Bridges finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 21 minutes, so the Knicks leaned heavily on McBride in this contest. With Bridges continuing to be a non-factor in this series, more minutes could head in McBride's direction.
Bridges finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 21 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 loss to the Hawks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bridges' sluggish play continued into Game 3, and it resulted in his first scoreless appearance since March 8 of the regular season. It was clear the team wasn't happy with his performance, as he logged only 21 minutes while Miles McBride was on the floor for 31 minutes. OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson all had decent nights on the offensive end, but the lack of production from Bridges was a factor in the loss.
Knicks' Jalen Brunson: Struggles from deep in loss
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Brunson closed Thursday's 109-108 loss to Atlanta in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 26 points (11-23 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 40 minutes.
Brunson had an opportunity to help the Knicks win the game in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter, but he turned the ball over in the clutch. The 29-year-old had a below-average night in terms of shooting efficiency, though he still managed to finish second on his squad in scoring behind OG Anunoby's 29-point night. Brunson has put up 25-plus points in each of the first three games of the series and will need to continue to be a big part of the offensive plan if New York intends to respond from two straight losses.
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns: Secures double-double in loss
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Towns provided 21 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 loss to Atlanta in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Towns didn't post an eye-popping night offensively, but he crashed the glass for his first double-double of the series. He also made an impact across the board by tallying a pair of blocks and steals. The Knicks received 20-plus points from Towns, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, but it wasn't quite enough to bring home the victory.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Provides strong scoring boost
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Anunoby produced 29 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 loss to Atlanta in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby stepped up in a big way after being held in check through the first two games of the first round. He scored 12 of his 29 points from beyond the arc while hitting at a clip of 50.0 percent from deep. He also impressed at the charity stripe, where he didn't miss a shot. The 28-year-old continued his strong play on the glass and is averaging 8.3 rebounds per game through his first three appearances of the 2025-26 playoffs.
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