Hawks-Knicks shifts to Atlanta, plus latest news and notes

The Locked On Hawks podcast delivers a comprehensive breakdown of Game 3 between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, now shifting to Atlanta after two games in New York. Host Brad Roland emphasizes the Hawks' strong defensive performance in the first two games, highlighting their ability to hold the Knicks to a 114 offensive rating despite the team's elite regular-season offense. He praises the defensive schemes against Jalen Brunson and Carl-Anthony Towns, noting the effectiveness of dual guards Dyson Daniels and Keyonte Walker in containing the Knicks' star. Roland also addresses fan concerns about Dyson Daniels' offensive limitations, refuting the narrative that he hurts the Hawks by citing advanced stats showing the team’s best offensive rating with him on the floor. The episode covers key injury updates, with Jock Landale still out but Mo Gai and Anyaka Akongwu cleared, and discusses the Hawks’ favorable odds in Game 3. Beyond the series, Roland dives into major offseason news: the Hawks’ improved draft position after tiebreaker wins, Nikhil Zender Walker’s Most Improved Player finalist status, Dyson Daniels’ Defensive Player of the Year voting placement, and the team’s upcoming return to the Salt Lake City Summer League after an eight-year absence. He also notes executive Bryson Graham’s interview for the Bulls GM role and Keyshawn Gilbert’s core muscle surgery.