Stephen A. Smith Doesn't Hold Back on Knicks After Game 3 Loss to Hawks
Summary
The New York Knicks lost their third game in a row to the Atlanta Hawks in a first-round playoff series, falling behind 2-1. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith expressed strong disappointment, saying the Knicks must make major changes if they lose the series.Key Facts
- The Knicks failed to score in the final seconds of the last two games, losing key chances to tie or win.
- The Knicks now trail the Hawks 2 games to 1 in their playoff series.
- Stephen A. Smith said the Knicks have no reason to lose to the Hawks and called for changes in the team’s leadership and players if they do.
- New York blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 2.
- Key players who contributed points included Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Miles McBride.
- Mikal Bridges from the Hawks did not score in 20 minutes, but Jalen Johnson nearly got a 24-point triple-double and CJ McCollum scored 23 points with important late shots.
- Game 4 will be on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET, with the Hawks looking to lead 3-1 and the Knicks trying to even the series.
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