The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks are in a grueling matchup that could go the distance. They match up well against each other, which bodes well for high quality basketball. After two games in their 2021 NBA Playoffs series tied 1-1, it'll be Knicks-Hawks Game 3 in Atlanta.
We've seen electrifying play from Trae Young and Derrick Rose so far, but which team has the edge? The Knicks are the higher seed and should be the favorite, but the Hawks are hungry and determined to stay in the postseason for as long as possible.
Game 3 should be enticing as both squads are getting hot at the right time. However, only one can walk away victorious. Anything can happen in the postseason and we could be in for a treat in the next game of this series. Derrick Rose, Bogdan Bogdanović, and John Collins could all be in for a big night on Sunday, May 30th.
With that said, here are three bold predictions for Knicks-Hawks Game 3 in the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
Derrick Rose continues his hot streak
Since the postseason began, Derrick Rose has played like his former MVP self. Sure, the knee injuries slowed down his career, but Rose is proving to be the beating heart of this Knicks team. He led New York in scoring on Wednesday night, putting up 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists to help lead his team to a win.
Look for Rose to continue playing at a high level. His experience and veteran leadership has given New York an edge over Atlanta's youngsters. The Knicks seem to be looking to Rose late in the games as well. Pay close attention to Derrick Rose, as he could be just getting started.
Bogdan Bogdanović lights up the Knicks in Atlanta
Bogdan Bogdanović has played a crucial part in the Hawks success as of late. His three-point shooting has been spot on, which provides Atlanta a consistent scorer outside of Trae Young. After dropping 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in Game 2, Bogdanović will be aiming to improve for the next game.
Heading home to Atlanta should give the Hawks a slight advantage for the next two games. Bogdanović hits three's regularly and could be in for a big night for the Hawks first home playoff game. If he can light up the field from beyond the arc, Atlanta could pull away and secure a Game 3 victory.
John Collins bounces back in Game 3
John Collins struggled with foul trouble in Game 2 and was essentially useless on Wednesday night. Atlanta has slowly brought him back into the mix after stuffing his ankle injury back in March. In the 63 games he played in the regular season, Collins averaged 17.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game.
The Hawks need Collins on the court if they hope to win this series. After having a terrible performance, Atlanta's young power forward should be able to bounce back in a big way. If he does, the Hawks could find themselves ahead in the series 2-1 heading into Game 4.
Nonetheless, who do you guys got in Knicks-Hawks Game 3?
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