NEW YORK — For the Knicks, this postseason isn’t just about surviving a round. It’s about making the entire direction of the franchise feel justified. That was the weight inside Madison Square Garden ...

The Atlanta Hawks had a chance to go up 3-1 on the New York Knicks last night in the first round series between the two teams, instead, the series is now tied up heading back to Madison Square Garden.

For the Knicks, this postseason is about more than getting through a round. It’s about proof. Proof that this core deserves another shot together. Proof that the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau ...