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On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The Knicks lost by a score of 109-108.
They now trail the Hawks 2-1 in the series.
Mike Brown: "It was a heckuva game. Obviously, we have to give ATL credit. They won the ball game. We definitely had our chances. I like the fight our guys showed, the resiliency our guys showed."
— James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) April 24, 2026
Mike Brown Facing Backlash From NBA Fans
GettyHead coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at Knicks Training Facility on September 23, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.
Here’s what people were saying about head coach Mike Brown on social media:
Kevin O’Connor: “I would have loved to have seen the Knicks go to someone other than Jalen Brunson on that final play. Hawks unsurprisingly did everything to deny him the ball and doubled on the drive. OG + McBride on fire…Mike Brown really couldn’t draw up something creative for them?”
Adam Schein: “Look at final shot by Snyder’s Hawks. And final possession for Mike Brown’s Knicks. Couldn’t even get shot off.”
@NYSportsFanCush: “Mike Brown career resume Didn’t win anything with young Lebron One and done One and done One good year, completely fell off and the team went on a run after his departure until Fox requested a trade. He’s two losses away from adding another one and done to his resume”
@EJ_Stewart: “Look at how much space Quinn Snyder was able to create for CJ to operate compared to the slop we just saw Mike Brown draw up. Bro is coaching for his job Saturday”
@AuthorRandallB: “I agree! Mike Brown might be looking for a new job if they lose this series I like Mike but some head scratching coaching decisions”
GettyHead coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on April 10, 2026 in New York City.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar