Short-Handed Knicks Fall Flat Against Hawks in One of Season’s Worst Setbacks
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The New York Knicks, already dealing with a depleted roster, never found their footing against the Atlanta Hawks, dropping a game on Tuesday that ranks among their most disappointing results of the 2025-26 campaign.
New York’s short bench struggled from the opening tip, allowing Atlanta to take control early and maintain a comfortable margin the rest of the way. Lacking several regular contributors, the Knicks failed to generate consistent offense or slow the Hawks on the other end, leading to a defeat the team quickly labeled one of its worst of the year.
The loss adds another setback to a season in which depth has been a recurring issue for head coach Tom Thibodeau’s squad. With multiple players sidelined, the Knicks could not match Atlanta’s energy or execution, leaving Madison Square Garden with little to cheer about on a night that underscored the challenges facing the shorthanded club.
Source: New York Post
