Hawks Resilient Fourth Quarter Comeback Stuns Knicks

Dukes & Bell12mApril 21, 2026

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The Dukes & Bell podcast dives into the Hawks' dramatic 107-106 comeback victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, highlighting a resilient fourth-quarter surge that overturned a 12-point deficit. The hosts praise C.J. McCollum's stellar performance, Jalen Johnson's emergence, and especially Keegan Murray's breakout role, crediting coach Quinn Snyder for smart lineup adjustments and bench usage. They critique Mike Brown's decision to rest key players like Jalen Brunson and Caton-Brown in the fourth quarter, arguing it allowed the Hawks to rally. The discussion also touches on officiating controversies, Knicks' questionable calls, and the broader implications for the team's identity. Later, the focus shifts to the upcoming NFL Draft, with analysis on the Falcons' draft strategy, positional needs, and mock drafts, emphasizing patience and value picks despite lacking a first-round selection. The hosts express optimism about the team's direction and the potential impact of second- and third-round selections.

Key Takeaways
1

The Hawks' fourth-quarter comeback was fueled by defensive intensity, aggressive play from Kaminga, and smart coaching adjustments by Quinn Snyder.

2

Resting key players in the fourth quarter was a critical misstep by Mike Brown, allowing the Hawks to mount a comeback.

3

C.J. McCollum played a pivotal role, showcasing his scoring and leadership after being underutilized in previous teams.

4

The Falcons must be patient in the draft, focusing on value picks in the second and third rounds despite lacking a first-round pick.

5

Defensive ends and wide receivers are strong positions in this year's draft, while running back and defensive tackle are weaker in depth.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Hawks' Dramatic Comeback at the Garden

It's not over until it's over. And for everybody who wants to say, oh, the Knicks choked it away, this, that, and the other, Mike, we brung the energy in the fourth quarter. Defensively, we clamped down.

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2:00
3 min

Kaminga's Breakout and Coaching Adjustments

This is exactly what we couldn't quantify it. This is what I wanted to see from Kaminga. He was being aggressive. He brought emotion, and he was being aggressive.

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5:00
4 min

Critique of Mike Brown's Timeout Strategy

You've got a 12-point lead going into the fourth quarter. You know what he did? He rested Jalen Brunson and he rested Cat. And they set. And instead of allowing his team to build on a potential lead...

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9:00
3 min

NFL Draft Preview and Falcons' Strategy

The focus shifts to the upcoming NFL Draft, with analysis on the Falcons' lack of a first-round pick, positional depth, and the potential for impactful second- and third-round selections.

High-Impact Quotes
It's not over until it's over. And for everybody who wants to say, oh, the Knicks choked it away, this, that, and the other, Mike, we brung the energy in the fourth quarter. Defensively, we clamped down.
Mike1:47
Viral: 85.0
You've got a 12-point lead going into the fourth quarter. You know what he did? He rested Jalen Brunson and he rested Cat. And they set.
Dukes10:43
Viral: 82.0
This is exactly what we couldn't quantify it. This is what I wanted to see from Kaminga. He was being aggressive. He brought emotion, and he was being aggressive.
Dukes2:54
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Hosts

MikeDukes

Guests

Ian CunninghamGrant McCauley
Topics Discussed
Hawks Fourth Quarter Comeback95%Keegan Murray Breakout90%C.J. McCollum Performance88%Coaching Decisions in Close Games85%NFL Draft Strategy80%Positional Depth in Draft75%NBA Officiating Controversies70%Team Culture and Leadership65%
People & Brands

Hawks

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Knicks

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Atlanta Falcons

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C.J. McCollum

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NFL Draft

other

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Dukes & Bell

media

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Keegan Murray

person

9xPositive

Mike Brown

person

8xNegative

Ian Cunningham

person

6xPositive

Quinn Snyder

person

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