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Karl-Anthony Towns still believes the Knicks have the "fight" required to beat the Hawks
TL;DR
The New York Knicks are down 2-1 in their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, having lost two consecutive close games. Karl-Anthony Towns remains optimistic about the Knicks' chances of coming back in the series.
Key points
- Knicks down 2-1 in playoff series
- Lost two consecutive close games
- Karl-Anthony Towns remains optimistic
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The New York Knicks are down 2-1 in the first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. It has been a bad stretch for the Knicks, as they have lost two consecutive games against the Hawks in close fashion.
It has not been a good week for the Knicks, as most people expected them to win this series. Now, they don't have any control over the series, as the Hawks have huge momentum ahead of another home game in Atlanta.
Karl-Anthony Towns has belief in the Knicks coming back in the series
As one of the Knicks' best players, Karl-Anthony Towns remains positive about their situation. He knows that the team is struggling, as they are down 1-2 in the series. However, he still believes in himself and his teammates.
They can bounce back strong in this series, but they do not have the home-court advantage anymore. In Game 3, the Knicks showed some promising flashes, including Towns' defense.
MORE:Mike Brown calls the Knicks' performance in Game 3 a sloppy game
The Knicks have to be more consistent and decisive in the fourth quarter. They are a much better team than the 2-1 showcases, but Towns believes in his team to bounce back and win this series.
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Knicks and Hawks?
The New York Knicks are currently down 2-1 in their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.
How has Karl-Anthony Towns reacted to the Knicks' performance?
Karl-Anthony Towns remains positive and believes in the Knicks' ability to come back in the series despite their struggles.
What challenges are the Knicks facing against the Hawks?
The Knicks are struggling with momentum as they have lost two consecutive close games and now face the Hawks in Atlanta for a crucial home game.
