Mike Brown, the Knicks head coach, has remained open to discussion about the team's rotation ahead of Game 3 in Atlanta. This follows a series of instances where Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were on the bench at the same time during two stretches of Game 2. Brown reiterated his trust in any player on the court, but acknowledged that anything can change in the playoffs. The Knicks' bench has struggled during the series, with players like Mitchell Robinson and CJ McCollum failing to perform well. This will be the Hawks' first home postseason game since 2023.