Chris Broussard Hits Knicks With Harsh Reality Check After Game 3
The New York Knicks may only be down 2-1 in their series against the Atlanta Hawks, but if you ask Chris Broussard, the situation is far worse than the numbers suggest. Broussard did not just say the Knicks were in trouble he basically declared their season on life support, saying they are "at death's door."
For him, it is not simply about being behind in the series, but about how New York has looked while getting there. Between inconsistent offense, poor late-game execution and bigger concerns around whether this roster is truly built for a deep playoff run, Broussard believes the warning signs are impossible to ignore and that the Knicks may already be running out of time.
.@Chris_Broussard: "No the Knicks are not in trouble... THEY'RE AT DEATH'S DOOR!!" @getnickwright | @kevinwildespic.twitter.com/1P8fzxZpwe
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) April 24, 2026
On a recent episode of ‘First Things First' Broussard gave his verdict on the Knicks saying, "I told you a few days ago what Atlanta is, a pest. They are a pest. An athletic pest. A pest that is growing more confident by the game. So no the Knicks are not in trouble, they are at death's door."
A Closer Look at How Game Three Played Out
The New York Knicks are heading into Game 4 with a lot more pressure than they expected, and honestly, it feels deserved. Being down 2-1 is one thing, but the bigger concern is how they have lost these games. Late in the fourth quarter, when everything slows down and winning plays matter most, the Atlanta Hawks have simply looked sharper.
Game 3 was another perfect example. Atlanta trusted the right guys at the right moments, and it paid off. CJ McCollum looked completely comfortable taking over late, calmly hitting the biggest shot of the night, while Jonathan Kuminga kept giving them extra life with his energy, defense, and timely scoring. Those two have changed the feel of this series.
For New York, things are starting to get messy. Mikal Bridges has struggled badly on offense, and it forced coach Mike Brown to trust Miles McBride more in key stretches. That is not a small decision considering how much the team invested in Bridges.
The ending summed it all up. One-point game, final possession, season-defining moment - and the Knicks never even got a real shot up. Jalen Brunson got swarmed, Karl-Anthony Towns barely touched it, and the chance disappeared. That is why people like Chris Broussard are sounding the alarm.
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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 5:35 PM.