Following the game, NBA legend Magic Johnson made a bold claim about the New York Knicks (via X). Johnson wrote: “The New York Knicks dominated the Atlanta Hawks in a 114-98 victory last night. They showed me once again why they’re the only team in the East that can beat the Boston Celtics!

On the road, with their backs against the wall staring a 3-1 deficit in the face, the Knicks did what they typically do: stick to you like gum on your shoe.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson did not even pick East's no. 1 team Detroit Pistons as the team that can run through the Boston Celtics.

The New York Knicks could evaluate the future of center Karl-Anthony Towns if they have a disappointing run in the NBA playoffs, according to ESPN's Vincent Goodwill.

The New York Knicks may still be alive in their playoff series, but Mike Brown’s message told a very different story. After a heartbreaking Game 3 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks now find themselves trailing 1-2 in a series that has quickly turned from comfortable to chaotic.

Veteran guard Natasha Cloud surprisingly remains unsigned. New York Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb went to bat for the WNBA champion.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever opened their 2026 WNBA preseason schedule with a 109-91 win over the New York Liberty on Saturday, April 25, in New York. Clark, a former Iowa women's basketball star, and the Fever have two more preseason games before opening the regular season on May 9 vs. Dallas.

With the Knicks facing the prospect of an unprecedented 3-1 hole against the underdog Hawks, Game 4 was a reminder of just how intense and effective they can be by dialing in defensively.