Episode 265 | The Hawks Drop Game One Against The Knicks.

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a disappointing 113-102 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their playoff series, and the Hox Talks podcast dives deep into the fallout. Hosts Jackson and Logan agree the Hawks played poorly, particularly on offense, shooting just 38% from three and 43.7% from the field while committing key turnovers and missing crucial free throws (63% from the line). The bench was a major liability, contributing only 13 points on 15 shots, with no player beyond CJ McCollum providing consistent production. Despite strong individual efforts from CJ, Dyson Daniels, and Jalen Johnson, the team lacked cohesion, especially in transition and clutch moments. The podcast highlights the Hawks’ failure to exploit mismatches, poor shot selection, and an ineffective rotation that included a disastrous ninth-man experiment. While the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson had a dominant first quarter, the Hawks’ defense held him in check afterward. The hosts stress that the series is far from over, but the Hawks must improve drastically on offense and make their free throws if they hope to avoid a 2-0 deficit. They also critique the Amazon Prime broadcast for dulling the game's atmosphere, and express cautious optimism about Quinn Snyder’s willingness to experiment in Game 2.