Knicks need to finish Hawks now or risk becoming another sports cautionary tale
The New York Knicks are cautioned against complacency in their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, drawing parallels to the 1960 Yankees' historic collapse despite apparent dominance. The article emphasizes that early success does not guarantee victory, referencing the Yankees' lopsided wins followed by a series loss to the Pirates. Without closing out the series decisively, the Knicks risk joining the ranks of sports teams remembered for unexpected failures.
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New York Knicks Mike Vaccaro Knicks need to finish Hawks now or risk becoming another sports cautionary tale By Mike Vaccaro Published April 29, 2026, 6:33 p.m. ET New York Knicks players Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns celebrate a score. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST ATLANTA — You, dear readers, are a wise lot, with memories that extend beyond a week ago Tuesday. And so several of you in recent days have sent along emails either directly or indirectly bearing the same subject line: “1960 World Series.” You don’t have to be old enough to remember that series to understand why it is relevant for the Knicks; you simply need awareness of some New York sports narratives.
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