Jose Alvarado Provides Bench Spark Despite Knicks' Fourth-Quarter Collapse

New York City native Jose Alvarado proved he was ready when called upon, providing a necessary spark off the bench for the Knicks in Game 2. However, his efforts weren't enough to prevent a 107-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden, ultimately losing home-court advantage in the first-round series. Despite the rotation fallout, Alvarado's readiness remains a positive takeaway as the series shifts to Atlanta tied at 1-1.