On Thursday night, the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks (at State Farm Arena) by a score of 140-89.
The Knicks have now won the series (4-2) and are headed to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Jordan Clarkson finished Thursday’s closeout win with seven points and one assist while shooting 2/4 from the field and 0/1 from three-point range in 11 minutes of playing time.
Jordan Clarkson Sends Out Instagram Post
GettyJordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks drives against Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
After the Game 6 win, Clarkson made a post to Instagram.
He wrote: “next.00”
Clarkson is in his first season playing for New York after signing with the franchise over the offseason.
He finished the year with averages of 8.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 32.7% from three-point range in 72 games.
While Clarkson is no longer in his prime at 33, he is still a reliable role player for the Knicks to bring off their bench.
NBA Fans React To Clarkson’s Post
GettyJordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden on March 24, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people said in the comments:
@d_breezus: “Flyest Knick Of All Time”
@jo_gotgame: “Great series JC. Let’s lock back in for Round 2!”
@_newusernameee: “That JC x Mitch chemistry is so dangerous 🔥”
@rigon_tahiri: “Stay with us beyond this season 🐐 we love u here”
Clarkson’s NBA Career
GettyJordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks celebrates sinking a three-pointer during the second half against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on March 11, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Clarkson was the 46th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
He has also spent time playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz over 12 seasons.
His career averages are 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 43.7% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range in 825 games.
GettyJordan Clarkson #00 of the New York Knicks looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Looking Ahead For New York
After falling into a 2-1 hole, the Knicks did an excellent job of winning three straight games (and two in Atlanta).
They will now await the winner of the series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics (which is tied up at 3-3).
Last season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.
New York Knicks Star Jordan Clarkson Sends Out Instagram Post After Hawks Game