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Celtics Legend Has Fighting Words For Stephen A. Smith, Knicks Fans
TL;DR
The New York Knicks' playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks has been intense, with the team winning Game 1, losing two close games, and then winning Game 4 to tie the series. Celtics legend has spoken out against Stephen A. Smith and Knicks fans.
Key points
- New York Knicks are facing Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs
- Knicks won Game 1 and Game 4
- Knicks lost two games by one point
- Celtics legend criticized Stephen A. Smith
- Game 5 will take place at Madison Square Garden
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The New York Knicks' first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks has been a rollercoaster.
After winning Game 1 handily, the Knicks lost back-to-back games by one point before bouncing back to win Game 4 on the road, evening the series before Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
It's been an emotionally taxing series for New Yorkers, who tend to overreact to the highs and lows.
On Monday's episode of "First Take," former Boston Celtics star Kendrick Perkins ripped into Stephen A. Smith and his fellow Knicks fans for being too fickle and emotional.
"You know what's the sad part about it is this: y'all are somewhat spoiled," Perkins said.
"Spoiled? Over what?" Smith screamed.
"Y'all are spoiled. Y'all are entitled. Y'all are not the Lakers. Y'all are not the Celtics," Perkins continued, saying the Knicks haven't won nearly enough for their fans to behave the way they do.
Q&A
What did the Celtics legend say about Stephen A. Smith?
The Celtics legend expressed strong opinions directed at Stephen A. Smith, criticizing his views on the Knicks.
How has the Knicks vs. Hawks playoff series progressed?
The Knicks won Game 1, lost two consecutive games by one point, and then won Game 4, tying the series.
Where will Game 5 of the Knicks and Hawks series be played?
Game 5 of the series will be held at Madison Square Garden.
