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Knicks’ Jose Alvarado thrives again as he keeps rising in importance

Nypost · · 375 words · By Jared Schwartz
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What to know about Knicks’ Jose Alvarado thrives again as he keeps rising in importance

Jose Alvarado arguably has been the biggest surprise of this first-round series.

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What happened

Jose Alvarado arguably has been the biggest surprise of this first-round series.

Why it matters

He appeared to be out of coach Mike Brown’s playoff rotation ahead of the postseason.

Common ground

He played 12 minutes and recorded 12 points in the Knicks’ 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks at the Garden.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Knicks led by one at the time. But by the end of the quarter, they led by 13.”
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One web search result mentions the Knicks' lead increasing significantly during the first half (e.g., 'The Knicks led by one at the time' in relation to the 5:49 substitution, and the overall context of the blowout win). However, no source explicitly states the lead increased from *one point to 13 points* by the end of the first quarter. The specific numerical claim is not corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — OG Anunoby added 18 points and Josh Hart had 11 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks in their first postseason game under Mike Brown after making four trips in five years under Tom Thibodeau, capped …
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5787466-brunson-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lift the host New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.
https://www.aol.com/articles/jalen-brunson-pours-39-knicks-0…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Knicks led by 9 points in the second quarter. But a 20-10 run culminated by Ante Zizic’s short hook with 3:07 left in the first half gave the Cavaliers their first lead, 51-50. Mitchell Robinson’s…
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/sports/nba-knicks-cavalie…
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Claim 2: “Seven of those points came during a key six-minute stretch to start the second quarter, when the Knicks padded their lead and pulled away.”
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While the claim is highly specific, the provided web search results do not contain evidence confirming that seven of Alvarado's 12 points came specifically during the first six minutes of the second quarter. The evidence is insufficient to corroborate this specific detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — So far, the two have done pretty well. Since allowing three runs in his May debut, Alvarado has rolled off six straight scoreless appearances, impressing as much with how he has done it.
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/rays-turn-to-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1984 movie clips: http://j.mp/1yN1BxBBUY THE MOVIE: http://j.mp/1zIjHvWDon't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6prCLIP DESCRIPTION:During the ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvGmOZ5T6_Y
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web search NEUTRAL — Прохождение stick war: saga (нормально, финальная 12 часть)!
https://vk.com/video-228923175_456239337
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Claim 3: “He played 12 minutes and recorded 12 points in the Knicks’ 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks at the Garden.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jose Alvarado scored 12 points and played 12 minutes during the Knicks' 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks. One source specifically mentions him scoring 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting in 12 minutes.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Knicks dominated the Hawks in Game 5 of their first-round series to put New York one win away from advancing.And you can't talk about energy without mentioning Alvarado, who scored 12 points on 4-…
https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-bench-scoring-hawks-game-5-di…
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web search NEUTRAL — Karl-Anthony Towns is greeted by Jose Alvarado celebrate a score during the Knicks’ 126-97 Game 5 blowout win over the Hawks on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. Jason Szenes for New York Post.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/sports/karl-anthony-towns-domi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Box score for the New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game from April 28, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.
https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401869392
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Claim 4: “Mikal Bridges remained in the starting lineup as expected, but he was the first Knicks starter to get subbed out, with Miles McBride replacing him with 5:49 left in the first quarter.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Mikal Bridges was the first Knicks starter substituted out, and that Miles McBride replaced him with 5:49 left in the first quarter.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mikal Bridges was the first Knicks starter to get subbed out, with Miles McBride replacing him with 5:49 left in the first quarter. The Knicks led by one at the time.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/sports/jalen-brunsons-39-point…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mikal Bridges had a tough performance in the Knicks' Game 3 loss, and now head coach Mike Brown has to decide whether Mile McBride should start in his stead in a must-win Game 4 against the Hawks.
https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-mikal-bridges-miles-mcbride-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mikal Bridges is hardly justifying the Knicks' decision to trade five first-round picks for him, which has some concerning long-term implications.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2026/04/24/mikal-b…
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Claim 5: “Josh Hart subbed out with 6:27 left in the fourth quarter, went to the locker room and did not return.”
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The provided web search results do not contain any information regarding Josh Hart leaving the game at 6:27 in the fourth quarter and not returning. The evidence is insufficient to confirm this specific sequence of events.
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web search NEUTRAL — Josh Johnson (born March 16, 1990) is an American stand-up comedian and writer. He is best known for his work on The Daily Show, having first joined as a staff writer in 2017. Johnson became a corresp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Johnson_(comedian)
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web search NEUTRAL — Josh Johnson, Dan Soder & Leanne Morgan had this to say to Maury…
https://www.youtube.com/@JoshJohnsonComedy
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web search NEUTRAL — The mission at Josh.ai is to transform how we live in our environments. With a focus on AI, machine learning, and intuitive design, Josh.ai empowers natural interaction with technology in everyday lif…
https://josh.ai/
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Claim 6: “Brown previously explained that, because Landry Shamet and Miles McBride struggled as backup point guards earlier in the series, he gave Alvarado a shot to have a more natural point guard on the floor.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Mike Brown replaced Landry Shamet with Jose Alvarado. One source states that Brown explained the decision to replace Shamet with Alvarado, noting that the decision was part of an evolution and that Shamet struggled in the series.
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web search NEUTRAL — Knicks guard Landry Shamet’s end-of-season struggles have carried over into the playoffs NBAE via Getty Images. In Monday’s 107-106 Game 2 collapse at Madison Square Garden, he did not score, and the …
https://www.aol.com/articles/landry-shamet-knicks-struggles-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Why Leon Rose Targeted Jose Alvarado. Alvarado’s arrival addressed a specific need for New York. The Knicks wanted more speed, defensive disruption, and intensity in their guard rotation—elements that…
https://www.nyknicksnews.com/jose-alvarado-knicks-impact-leo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Head coach Mike Brown explained the decision to replace Shamet with Alvarado following Monday’s practice before Game 5. “It’s a little bit of a story of how it evolved. We won Game 1 with Landry as th…
https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-knicks/ny-knicks-land…
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Claim 7: “Alvarado’s spotty 3-point shooting had become a weakness and was the primary reason he was not in the rotation at the end of the regular season.”
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The evidence suggests that Alvarado's performance was linked to his struggles, but none of the provided web search results confirm that his poor 3-point shooting was the *primary reason* he was excluded from the regular season rotation. The evidence is not specific enough to confirm the 'primary reason' claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 NBA playoffs is the ongoing postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2025–26 season. The playoffs began on April 18 and will end with the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Fina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_playoffs
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web search NEUTRAL — Alvarado has been assigned the task of running the Pelicans' offense due to the many injuries the team has suffered in the backcourt, and the results haven't been encouraging. Over five starts, Alvara…
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/pelicans-j…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jose Alvarado has usurped him in the rotation. “It’s a little bit of a story of how it evolved,” coach Mike Brown said after practice Monday.Brunson has a long history with DiVincenzo, with whom he wa…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/sports/landry-shamet-falling-o…
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Claim 8: “CJ McCollum, during the fourth quarter, again kicked Jalen Brunson in the midsection while taking a jump shot.”
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No evidence was found in the web search results or cross-references regarding CJ McCollum kicking Jalen Brunson in the midsection during the fourth quarter.
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Claim 9: “But he went 2-for-3 from deep Tuesday.”
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One web search result explicitly states that Alvarado scored 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including '2-for-3 from three' on that day (Tuesday). No other source corroborates this specific 2-for-3 detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jose Alvarado has made at least $6,888,212 playing professional basketball. How much does Jose Alvarado make? Jose Alvarado made $1,988,598 in 2025.Jose Alvarado averages 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and…
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/alvarjo01.htm…
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web search NEUTRAL — José Alvarado was back at Citizens Bank Park Tuesday for the first time since he was suspended for 80 games on May 18 following a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
https://onpattison.com/news/2025/aug/05/philadelphia-phillie…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Associated Press on Tuesday, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado of Brooklyn, New York has a left hamstring strain. He is projected to be out the next three weeks as a mini…
https://thesportingbase.com/pelicans-point-guard-jose-alvara…
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Claim 10: “Brunson grabbed at the area briefly but did not go down to the ground in pain like he did in Game 1.”
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No evidence was found in the web search results or cross-references regarding Jalen Brunson's reaction to the kick.
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.