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ClippersAtlanta Hawks @ New York Knicks: Apr 18, 2026
Hawks vs Knicks final: the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 on April 18, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 24 | 31 | 19 | 28 | 102 |
| Knicks | 30 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 113 |
Top Performers
Hawks
- 26 PTS CJ McCollum
- 9 REB Dyson Daniels
- 11 AST Dyson Daniels
Knicks
- 28 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 14 REB Josh Hart
- 7 AST Jalen Brunson
Hawks vs Knicks Box Score
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum G | 33 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11-20 | 4-9 | 0-2 | -9 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 39 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-17 | 3-8 | 2-4 | -9 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 35 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 37 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6-9 | 4-6 | 3-4 | -12 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 38 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-19 | 3-7 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Zaccharie Risacher F | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jonathan Kuminga F | 27 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 2-3 | -7 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges F | 31 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 36 | 28 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-22 | 3-4 | 7-8 | +5 |
| Josh Hart G | 36 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 3-4 | +4 |
| OG Anunoby F | 37 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 2-3 | 4-4 | +9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 32 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6-13 | 3-4 | 10-10 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Landry Shamet G | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Miles McBride G | 21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +5 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
Hawks vs Knicks Recap
New York's defense in the third quarter put away Atlanta, as the Knicks pulled away in that period to take control of the series. New York leads 1-0 in the Eastern Conference first round.
The Knicks built their advantage methodically. After holding a 2-point lead at halftime, New York outscored Atlanta 26-19 in the third to reach a 9-point edge. The Knicks controlled the glass with 45 rebounds to Atlanta's 40 and committed fewer turnovers, 11 to 12.
Jalen Brunson led New York with 28 points and 7 assists. CJ McCollum paced Atlanta with 26 points, while Dyson Daniels added 11 assists and 9 rebounds for the Hawks. New York's free throw shooting made the difference down the stretch: the Knicks made 25 of 30 from the line, compared to Atlanta's 12 of 19.
The number to know: 38 of 87. Both teams shot identically from the field, but New York's superior free throw efficiency sealed the win.
Team Stats
| Hawks | Stat | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| 38-87 | Field Goals | 38-80 |
| 43.7% | FG % | 47.5% |
| 14-37 | 3-Pointers | 12-25 |
| 37.8% | 3P % | 48.0% |
| 12-19 | Free Throws | 25-30 |
| 63.2% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 25 | Assists | 22 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 5 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 21 | Fouls | 24 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 19 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks | 51.7% | 11.2% | 17.0% | 0.138 |
 Knicks | 55.0% | 10.6% | 15.8% | 0.313 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hawks vs Knicks Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, April 18, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Knicks MSG Network
- Arena
- Madison Square GardenNew York
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Hawks vs Knicks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hawks last 5
- L @ Heat 117-143 Apr 12, 2026
- W vs Cavaliers 124-102 Apr 10, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 116-122 Apr 8, 2026
- L vs Knicks 105-108 Apr 6, 2026
- W @ Nets 141-107 Apr 3, 2026
Knicks last 5
- L vs Hornets 96-110 Apr 12, 2026
- W vs Raptors 112-95 Apr 10, 2026
- W vs Celtics 112-106 Apr 9, 2026
- W @ Hawks 108-105 Apr 6, 2026
- W vs Bulls 136-96 Apr 3, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 30, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 140-89
- Apr 28, 2026 Hawks @ Knicks 97-126
- Apr 25, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 114-98
- Apr 23, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 108-109
- Apr 20, 2026 Hawks @ Knicks 107-106
More NBA Games on Apr 18, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
Toronto Raptors2-1113
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1126Top: Mitchell 32 PTSBox score › - Final · Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1105
Denver Nuggets1-2116Top: Murray 30 PTSBox score › - Final · Playoffs
Houston Rockets4-098
Los Angeles Lakers3-1107Top: Kennard 27 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hawks vs Knicks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hawks host the Heat Oct 28; Knicks visit the Bulls Oct 28.
Hawks vs Knicks FAQs
Who won Hawks vs Knicks on Apr 18, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points.
What are the Hawks and Knicks playoff records?
After this game the Hawks were 0-1 and the Knicks were 1-0 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Hawks vs Knicks?
CJ McCollum scored 26 for the Hawks. Jalen Brunson scored 28 for the Knicks.
Who leads the Hawks vs Knicks season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Knicks won the series 3-2.
Who won the last Hawks vs Knicks game?
The Knicks beat the Hawks 140-89 on Apr 30, 2026 on the road.
Where was Hawks vs Knicks played?
At Madison Square Garden in New York, the home arena of the New York Knicks.
What was the score by quarter in Hawks vs Knicks?
Hawks-Knicks: Q1 24-30, Q2 31-27, Q3 19-26, Q4 28-30.
What is next for the Hawks and Knicks?
Hawks host the Heat on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Knicks visit the Bulls on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.