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Should this response from KAT concern Knicks fans for remainder of playoffs?
TL;DR
The New York Knicks lost to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of their playoff series, tying the series at one game each. The Knicks squandered a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and will now head to Atlanta for the next game.
Key points
- New York Knicks lost to Atlanta Hawks in Game 2
- Series is now tied at one game each
- Knicks blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter
- Next game will be in Atlanta
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Should this response from KAT concern Knicks fans for remainder of playoffs? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Knicks lost Monday to the Atlanta Hawks during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.
Both teams are now tied at one game apiece, with the series shifting to Atlanta starting Wednesday.
New York blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, and could taste the feeling of heading on the road up two games.
However, that was not the case, as the Hawks completed the comeback behind a 33-point performance from CJ McCollum, who missed two clutch free throws at the end of the game, which could have been costly if Mikal Bridges connected on his last-second mid-range attempt.
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Aside from the blown lead, Karl-Anthony Towns' lack of involvement in the fourth quarter stood out the most. The center took only two shots in the final quarter, leaving fans wondering why.
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Knicks vs. Hawks Game 2 playoff match?
The New York Knicks lost to the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in a tied series at one game each.
How did the Knicks lose their lead in Game 2 against the Hawks?
The Knicks blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter, allowing the Hawks to come back and win the game.
When and where will the next game of the Knicks vs. Hawks series be played?
The next game of the series will be played in Atlanta starting Wednesday.
