#Danilo Gallinari awakens to put hurting on Knicks

#Danilo Gallinari awakens to put hurting on Knicks

“#Danilo Gallinari awakens to put hurting on Knicks” Danilo Gallinari, a non-factor for much of the first three games of the Knicks-Hawks series, made his presence known in a physical Game 4. The Hawks forward recorded 21 points in 24 minutes in an aggressive performance that helped Atlanta secure a 113-96 win and a 3-1…

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#Other fallout from Derrick Rose becoming Knicks’ starter

#Other fallout from Derrick Rose becoming Knicks’ starter

“#Other fallout from Derrick Rose becoming Knicks’ starter” ATLANTA — Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau sounded as if he will stick with Derrick Rose as starting point guard over Elfrid Payton after the veteran’s 30-point, 39-minute night Friday in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Hawks, but also noted the maneuver didn’t do…

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#Hawks felt ‘punked’ by Knicks in NBA playoffs

#Hawks felt ‘punked’ by Knicks in NBA playoffs

“#Hawks felt ‘punked’ by Knicks in NBA playoffs” The Hawks made a concerted effort to push back at the Knicks after they felt they were “punked” in their Game 2 loss at the Garden. Atlanta wing Kevin Huerter used that word to describe his team’s feisty mindset ahead of its 105-94 victory Friday night at…

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#Clint Capela makes ‘statement’ vs. Knicks with finger-wag

#Clint Capela makes ‘statement’ vs. Knicks with finger-wag

“#Clint Capela makes ‘statement’ vs. Knicks with finger-wag” Younger fans probably know the famous Dikembe Mutombo finger-wag from his hysterical car-insurance commercial more than his days as a lethal NBA shot blocker. Hawks center Clint Capela paid tribute with a demonstrative finger-wag after finishing off Julius Randle and the Knicks with an emphatic blocked shot…

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