Knicks-Hawks Prediction: Jalen Brunson & KAT TOO MUCH for Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Nickeil
Jason reacts to the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks being matched up in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. He breaks down the series, gives his prediction, and analyzes how Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby will fare against Jalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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32 Comments
You know ball. I honestly donāt understand all the pundits jumping on the āmost likely upsetā bandwagon. And you perfectly broke down why. Great stuff as always Jason and looking forward to more content!
Be physical with KAT and you never know!
Thinking the hawks have the worst chance of upsetting after LA is actually insane. OKC is throttling whoever theyāre against, spurs will likely do it too. Raptors and whoever faces Boston will have a tougher time winning. I donāt think the hawks will win but they have a better shot than most.
Not only is brunson one of the BEST playoff performers EVER. But the advantage the knicks have on the glass is INSANE. People need to look into what Mitchell Robinson does come playoff time, kat also has a big advantage and the knicks bench is better. The hawks only hope is hope mikal OG hart are cold
Knicks in 5
As a biased hawks fan, this is a very accurate description as to why the Knicks beat the Hawks in that game and as to why they probably going to beat them again in the playoffs. HOWEVER here are some counterarguments:
– Kuminga being a good X factor as a scorer against even better Knicks defenders
– Besides McCollom, virtually every Hawks defender can hold their own guarding Brunson including Kuminga, Risacher and Vincent
– You mentioned Onyeka missing 3s, if he gets his rhythm back he had all season knocking them down it will be very hard to stop Atlants's offense
Knicks will probably win in 6 or 7 (I wish we got the Cavs instead), but the Hawks could definitely pull the upset at a better than a 2-1 chance which is what the line of +230 is which would be a 2.3 to 1
Jock didnāt play that Knicks game and kuminga has been in and out since he got to Atl.
Hawks fan here. I disagree with the prediction, but I appreciate the prep and analysis. I wish you had touched on coaching and who has the edge. I think Atlanta has more options that they can throw out and will try over the course of the series.
Mitchell Robinson is a huge issue for opponents in the playoffs. Being really big still works
You have the worst takes I think I have ever seen a YouTuber have.
Subscribed, finally someone knowledgeable not spouting trash!!!
Bro, I watch all your videos, bro youāre always hating on the hawks. Jonathan Kuminga is fitting very well by the way. The Hawks streak was not a fluke by the way. I really do hope the Hawks upset this team so people like you can stop hating on us and watch our games for real.
Yeah the knicks did all that, and still just barely won !
Have you watched the Hawks? Since they traded Trey, they have been good. I love the Knicks but it depends on which team shows up.
hawks in 7. i would say 6 but ill be humble
Hawks in 5
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Good analysis…Just be prepared to be surprised. NY may have the best 2 players by small margins however, spots 3-7 belong to the hawks. If our normal backup center was not injured, the Hawks would have won that last game. Knicks offense is predictable and will not be able to score enough points. The Hawks have 3 bucket getters and the offense will put too much pressure on the Knicks causing havoc on their defense.
Iām terrified for the Knick to being a potential team for a first round upset
If Quin Snyder plays big and starts Kuminga or Risacher theyād cook the Knicks I hate CJ in the starting line up they should have prioritize the future and been starting JK or Zach a while ago if Quin doesnāt get passed the first round he got to go the leagues biggest markets going young Look at the Celtics and Lakers head coaches
Donāt listen to this guy, heās been crapping on the hawks all season and he especially hates Kuminga. Hawks in 5
kuminga scored consistently against a better more physical defense in the timberwolves. Im sure he'll be fine against the Knicks depending on the role the coach wants him to play
I believe you are soooooo wrong on this!! I am a Hawks fan for transparency, but needless to say. When we 1st faced the knicks we were in the midst of a 10 gm losing streak…..team was still getting acclimated/trying to gel etc. We broke the streak against the knicks. And yes last week we got outdueled, but don't act like CJ didn't hit that shot at the end of regulation. 1/2 second more and we're in OT, n it's anybodys game! They have not dominated us in any way. Both losses were by 3 pts. Let the media keep side eyeing us as if were not gonna make some noise!!
Think this series is waaayyy closer than everyone's tryna make it seem šÆ
May the best team Win caaacawww š
Not to mention we were down a key big in our rotation in Jock Landale, which could bave tipped the scales even more in our favor. Thanks Bitadze P O human excrement!!
This guy has horrible ball knowledge
KAT, Mitchell Robinson, and Josh Hart didnāt play in Atlantaās lone victory over the Knicks this season.
All this guy said in the end was āBrunson and KAT will save us!!ā and thatās your analysis? Only two guys out of 5, a third option guard at best and a center that always fails his team every year throughout his career? Stop it.
Hawks in 6!
You hate the Atlanta Hawks itās bewildering, I hope they prove you wrong
Mitchell Robinsonā¦
Hawks fan here, pretty good analysis and I don't think your conclusion is unfair even if you favor the Knicks. They're the more established team and we're still in the middle of a mid-season retooling after trading our best player. Brunson will get his 30 every game no doubt, the key will be locking down everyone else while keeping Brunson at low efg. Should be a fun series!
Kuminga is going to go off like he did against the Wolves, only this time he has a coach that believes in him and a much better and younger team to go along with him. You will be eating dirt very soon!
You said NAW would have all the ball handling responsibilities with CJ out!? WRONG! You haven't been watching. Daniels handles the ball as much as either NAW or CJ, often playing as a point guard. JJ leads the team in assists. Gabe could be the sub.
Finally someone with some sense . I agree , I would also add the Mitchell Robinsonās impact on offensive rebounds I think Knicks dominate the rebounding side and deuce McBride back in the lineup adds another defender and very underrated three point threat .
Nice haircut my man. Looks good