- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: Peacock
- Betting Odds: Atlanta (+5.0)
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On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks (46-36) travel to Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Knicks (53-29) in the second game of their first-round playoff series, with the Knicks currently leading 1-0. New York starts this game as 5.0-point favorites, with a total at 216.
In the first game, the Hawks suffered a defeat, ending the matchup 113-102. The Hawks committed 21 personal fouls, while the Knicks racked up 24. Atlanta successfully hit 12 of 25 three-point attempts, whereas New York boasted a free throw shooting rate of 83.3%, converting on 25 of 30 attempts. Additionally, New York secured 45 rebounds (6 offensive, 39 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks, along with 22 assists and 7 steals. Defensively, Atlanta allowed a shooting percentage of 47.5%, with the Knicks shooting 38 out of 80. Atlanta had 25 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and nabbed 5 steals. They pulled down 40 rebounds (8 offensive) and made 12 out of 19 free throws, resulting in a 63.2% free throw percentage. The Hawks’ shooting accuracy stood at 43.7% from the floor, hitting 38 out of 87 field goal attempts, including 14 out of 37 from beyond the arc.
CJ McCollum made a significant contribution in Game 1, shooting 55.0% from the field, finishing with 1 assist, 3 rebounds, and scoring 26 points on 11 of 20 shooting, all while spending 34 minutes on the court.
Atlanta enters this game with a campaign record of 46-36, averaging 118.5 points per game (6th in the league) and shooting at 47.4%. The Hawks are connecting on 37.1% of their three-point attempts (1,201 out of 3,237) and have a free throw shooting percentage of 77.4%. As a team, they are averaging 43.5 rebounds per game and lead the NBA with 2,471 assists this season. However, they are also averaging 14.2 turnovers and 19.7 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Hawks force 16.1 turnovers per game while committing 18.5 personal fouls. They limit opponents to a 35.5% success rate from three-point range and rank 18th in points allowed per game (116.0). Atlanta’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 47.4% (3,473 of 7,334) and gives up 45.2 rebounds on average. They are ranked 15th in assists given up, with 2,185 allowed this season.
In the opening game, the Knicks secured 39 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 45. They committed 11 turnovers while nabbing 7 steals. The Hawks fouled 21 times, sending the Knicks to the free throw line 30 times, where New York converted 25 attempts (83.3%). From three-point range, New York succeeded with 12 of 25 shots (48.0%), finishing the game shooting 47.5% from the field (38 for 80). The Hawks managed 38 of 87 shooting (43.7%), and New York yielded 40 rebounds (8 offensively) to Atlanta.
Jalen Brunson played a key role for the Knicks, scoring 28 points on 9 of 22 shooting (40.9%), while also grabbing 5 rebounds and providing 7 assists in his 36 minutes on the court.
New York ends the season with a win-loss record of 53-29. The Knicks average 20.0 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw accuracy of 79.2%. They distribute 27.4 assists per game (13th in the league), with an average of 13.6 turnovers. This season, they have totaled 9,549 points (116.5 per game), along with gathering 45.6 rebounds per contest. The Knicks shoot 47.8% from the field, ranking 11th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Knicks allow a shooting percentage of 36.2% from beyond the arc (1,138 of 3,145) and have yielded a free throw percentage of 77.8%. They allow an average of 25.0 assists and 40.5 total rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 4th in the league, respectively. New York stands at 5th in the league for points allowed per game (110.1) and forces 14.4 turnovers, limiting opponents to shoot 46.0% from the field (5th in the league).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Take New York (-5.0)
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