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 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 Snyderâs Hawks. And final possession for Mike Brownâs Knicks. Couldnât even get shot off.”
@NYSportsFanCush: “Mike Brown career resume Didnât 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. Heâs two losses away from adding another one and done to his resume”
@Three_Cone: “Does Mike Brown go one and done if the Knicks lose this series”
@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.
Looking At New York
The Knicks were led by OG Anunoby, who finished with 29 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks while shooting 9/16 from the field and 4/8 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Outside of Anunoby, the Knicks shot just 6/27 from three-point range.
GettyHead coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.
They are the third seed after going 53-29 during the regular season.
Last season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.
That said, they fired Tom Thibodeau (and hired Brown) over the offseason.
Brown has also had stops with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings as a head coach.
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