Knicks will scare a lot of playoff teams — if they keep playing like this
The New York Knicks delivered a dominant 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5, showcasing sharp offense and stifling defense at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby led the charge, overwhelming a struggling Hawks team. The performance sent a strong message to the rest of the playoff field. The Knicks now appear poised to be a serious contender—if they maintain this level of play.
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New York Knicks Mike Vaccaro Knicks will scare a lot of playoff teams — if they keep playing like this By Mike Vaccaro Published April 29, 2026, 12:46 a.m. ET New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is all smiles as he greets New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson during Game 5 on April 28, 2026. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST The joint was jumping. The place was percolating. From the layup lines, this was one of those games at Madison Square Garden where you realized — when the Atlanta Hawks surely realized — that there would be no need for the Maalox or the Pepto-Bismol. Nobody would be tripping on acid indigestion this time. You get a game like this sometimes, even in the playoffs. The Knicks started fast. They started sharp. And the lead, it kept growing. The Hawks couldn’t shoot.
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