Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has addressed a previous comment about the New York Knicks, stating simply that "they dominated us." The clarification comes after Atkinson's earlier remark drew attention across the NBA.
The Cavaliers coach made the statement in a recent media availability, acknowledging the Knicks' superiority in their matchup. Atkinson's original quote had been characterized as "infamous" following the game between the two Eastern Conference rivals.
Atkinson, in his first season leading the Cavaliers, has been candid in his assessments of opponents throughout the early part of the 2026-27 campaign. The Knicks have emerged as a formidable opponent in the conference, and Atkinson's admission underscores the challenge they present.
