- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Odds: Atlanta (+6.5)
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The New York Knicks (53-29) are set to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (46-36) in Game 5 of their playoff series at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, with the series currently tied at 2-2. New York opens as 6.5-point favorites, and the over/under is set at 213 points.
The Hawks suffered a defeat in Game 4, falling 114-98. Atlanta committed 21 fouls, while the Knicks recorded 23. The Hawks converted 14 of 31 three-point attempts. New York shot 78.3% from the charity stripe, making 18 of 23 free throws. On the boards, New York secured 43 rebounds (12 offensive, 31 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. The Knicks distributed 23 assists and made 9 steals in this game. Defensively, Atlanta allowed New York to shoot 49.4% from the field, making 41 of 83 shots. Atlanta recorded 20 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and accumulated 8 steals. They grabbed a total of 38 rebounds, with 12 offensive. At the free throw line, the Hawks converted 20 of 25 attempts for an 80.0% success rate. Atlanta finished the game shooting 41.0% from the field (34 of 83) and hit 10 of 41 from beyond the arc.
CJ McCollum was a key contributor for the Hawks, scoring 17 points on 8 of 15 shooting. He played for 32 minutes and recorded 1 rebound, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 53.3% and adding 3 assists.
Atlanta approaches this game with a season record of 46-36. They average 118.5 points per game, placing them 6th in the NBA, shooting at 47.4% from the field. The Hawks have successfully connected on 37.1% of their three-point attempts (1,201 of 3,237) and maintain a free throw percentage of 77.4%. Collectively, Atlanta averages 43.5 rebounds per game, leading the league with 2,471 assists throughout the season. The team averages 14.2 turnovers and commits 19.7 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Hawks force an average of 16.1 turnovers per game and draw 18.5 personal fouls. They rank 15th in the NBA in terms of assists allowed, surrendering 2,185 assists over the course of the campaign. The Hawks’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 47.4% (3,473 out of 7,334) and allows 45.2 rebounds per game. They give up 35.5% on three-point shots and are ranked 18th in the league for points allowed per game (116.0).
The Knicks showcased a solid performance on both ends of the floor during Game 4. New York tallied 31 defensive boards and 12 offensive boards to achieve a total of 43 rebounds. They committed 15 turnovers but countered with 9 steals during the game. The Hawks committed 21 fouls, sending the Knicks to the free-throw line 23 times, of which they converted 18 for a rate of 78.3%. From beyond the arc, New York made 14 of 31 attempts (45.2%). Overall, the Knicks shot 41 out of 83 from the field for a shooting accuracy of 49.4%. Conversely, they allowed the Hawks to convert 34 of 83 attempts, resulting in a 41.0% shooting rate for Atlanta. The Knicks also permitted Atlanta to collect 38 rebounds in total (12 on the offensive end).
OG Anunoby played a vital role for the Knicks, scoring 22 points over 40 minutes of play, along with 1 assist. He managed to shoot 9 of 16 in the game, achieving a field goal percentage of 56.3%, and pulled down 10 rebounds.
New York boasts a season record of 53-29, committing 20.0 fouls per game and converting 79.2% of their free throws. They assist teammates 27.4 times per game (13th in the NBA) while averaging 13.6 turnovers per game. With a total of 9,549 points scored this season (116.5 points per game), the Knicks average 45.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they hit 47.8% of their field-goal attempts, good for 11th in the league.
On the defensive front, the Knicks rank 5th in the league for points allowed per game with 110.1. They force opponents into an average of 14.4 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 46.0% from the field (ranking 5th in the league). New York’s defense permits 36.2% on three-point attempts (1,138 of 3,145) and opponents convert 77.8% of their free throw attempts. They surrender an average of 25.0 assists and 40.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 6th and 4th in the NBA respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Pick: Bet on New York (-6.5)
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