- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Odds: New York favored by 2.0 points
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The Atlanta Hawks (46-36) are set to host the New York Knicks (53-29) at State Farm Arena this Saturday for Game 4 of their series, with Atlanta currently holding a 2-1 lead. The Hawks enter this game as 2.0-point underdogs, with the total points set at 214.5.
In a nail-biting Game 3, the Knicks narrowly lost 109-108, giving up possession during the final moments. Both teams recorded 17 personal fouls; however, the Knicks managed to sink 13 of 33 attempts from beyond the arc. The Hawks achieved a free throw percentage of 69.2%, making 18 out of 26 attempts. Additionally, Atlanta led with 45 rebounds (13 offensive and 32 defensive), alongside 5 blocks, 19 assists, and 10 steals. On defensively, the Knicks allowed their opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field, achieving 19 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and gathering 10 steals. NY garnered 46 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and posted an impressive 90% from the free throw line by converting 18 of 20 attempts, finishing with a 43.0% field goal percentage (40 of 93) and sinking 10 of 35 shots from three-point range.
OG Anunoby was a standout player, scoring 29 points on 9 of 16 shooting in 37 minutes, also contributing 9 rebounds and 1 assist while shooting at a dazzling 56.3% efficiency.
Entering this game, the Knicks have a season record of 53-29. They average 13.6 turnovers per game while accumulating 20.0 fouls. As a unit, New York collects 45.6 rebounds and boasts 2,250 assists this season, ranking them 13th league-wide in passing performance. The Knicks have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.3% (1,168 of 3,133) and 79.2% from the free throw line. They score an average of 116.5 points per game, positioning them 10th in the league and shooting 47.8% overall.
Defensively, New York forces 14.4 turnovers each game and commits 19.5 fouls, allowing 36.2% from three-point territory, earning 5th place in points allowed per game (110.1). They yield an opponent field goal percentage of 46.0% (3,223 of 7,014) while allowing an average of 40.5 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in assists surrendered (2,050 this season).
The Hawks showcased solid performance on both ends during their narrow Game 3 victory. Atlanta tallied 32 defensive rebounds coupled with 13 offensive rebounds for a total of 45. They turned the ball over 16 times and registered 10 steals. The Knicks’ 17 fouls led to 26 free throw attempts for the Hawks, who converted 18 for a 69.2% rate. From beyond the arc, Atlanta shot 39.4%, draining 13 out of 33 attempts and finishing the game with 39 of 86 from the field (45.3%). The Hawks also limited the Knicks to a 43.0% shooting performance (40 of 93) and shot 90.0% from the free throw line (18 of 20), while allowing New York 46 total rebounds (14 offensive).
Jalen Johnson made significant contributions, going 8 of 19 from the field, achieving a field goal rate of 42.1% while securing 10 rebounds and scoring 24 points in 38 minutes, along with 8 assists.
Atlanta holds a 46-36 record this season. Offensively, the Hawks are shooting 47.4% from the field, which ranks 13th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 9,714 points this season, averaging 118.5 per game while securing 43.5 rebounds and dishing out 30.1 assists per game, leading the league in that category. The Hawks commit 14.2 turnovers and 19.7 personal fouls, with a free throw success rate of 77.4%.
Defensively, the Hawks rank 18th in points allowed per game (116.0). They force 16.1 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 47.4% from the field, placing them 18th in the NBA. Their defense permits 35.5% from three-point range and an 79.4% free throw rate from opponents. They relinquish 26.6 assists and 45.2 boards per game, ranking 15th and 21st, respectively.
Who will clinch victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select New York (-2.0)
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