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ORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 22: Head Coach Mike Brown of the Orlando Magic address the media prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Don Juan Moore\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
On Thursday night, the New York Knicks<\/a> played the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> at State Farm Arena in Georgia for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.<\/p>\n The Knicks lost by a score of 109-108.<\/p>\n They now trail the Hawks 2-1 in the series.<\/p>\n \u201cI liked the fight our guys showed, I liked the resiliency that our guys showed\u2026 we know we didn\u2019t play our best basketball, that\u2019s not taking anything away from the Hawks.. we gave ourselves a chance down the stretch\u201d<\/p>\n Mike Browns\u2019 opening statement after the Knicks\u2019 loss: <\/p>\n Mike Brown Facing Backlash From NBA Fans GettyHead coach Mike Brown<\/a> of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at Knicks Training Facility on September 23, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what people were saying about head coach Mike Brown<\/a> on social media:<\/p>\n Kevin O\u2019Connor:<\/a> \u201cI would have loved to have seen the Knicks go to someone other than Jalen Brunson<\/a> on that final play. Hawks unsurprisingly did everything to deny him the ball and doubled on the drive. OG + McBride on fire\u2026Mike Brown really couldn\u2019t draw up something creative for them?\u201d<\/p>\n Adam Schein:<\/a> \u201cLook at final shot by Snyder\u2019s Hawks. And final possession for Mike Brown\u2019s Knicks. Couldn\u2019t even get shot off.\u201d<\/p>\n @NYSportsFanCush:<\/a> \u201cMike Brown career resume Didn\u2019t 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\u2019s two losses away from adding another one and done to his resume\u201d<\/p>\n @AuthorRandallB:<\/a> \u201cI agree! Mike Brown might be looking for a new job if they lose this series I like Mike but some head scratching coaching decisions\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n