With the Knicks facing the prospect of an unprecedented 3-1 hole against the underdog Hawks, Game 4 was a reminder of just how intense and effective they can be by dialing in defensively.

Well: There’s a reason the Atlanta Hawks are leading their best-of-seven first round series with the New York Knicks. For the second straight game, they held all the fourth-quarter answers, and in this latest victory, all the closing-second solutions in a game that came down to a final possession.

With a chance to go up in the series 3-1 in their series against the New York Knicks, the Atlanta Hawks fell flat on their faces tonight at home. The Knicks too

The Knicks' title odds are lengthening after falling behind in their series, while the Lakers' odds are heading in the opposite direction.