Mike Brown not considering Knicks starting lineup change despite 2-1 series deficit
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Updated · Newsday · Apr 24
Mike Brown not considering Knicks starting lineup change despite 2-1 series deficit
13 articles · Updated · Newsday · Apr 24
After a 109-108 Game 3 loss to the Hawks, Brown said he is not planning lineup changes before Game 4 in Atlanta.
Mikal Bridges struggled with a scoreless 20-minute outing, while Deuce McBride contributed 15 points off the bench. Jalen Brunson scored 26 but struggled from three-point range and on defense.
The Knicks' bench, revamped after last season, continues to be outperformed as Atlanta’s Jonathan Kuminga scored 21. The Knicks must win upcoming games to avoid elimination in this first-round playoff series.
With their bench ranked 28th, do the Knicks have the depth to survive a seven-game series against the surging Hawks?
What is the real reason for Mikal Bridges' sudden and prolonged offensive slump in the playoffs?
Can Jalen Brunson overcome his inefficient start and deliver another signature playoff performance to save the series?
With his job potentially on the line, can coach Mike Brown make the right adjustments to save the Knicks' season?
Is the story less about the Knicks' collapse and more about the Hawks' stunning post-trade transformation into a contender?