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Hawks vs Knicks final: the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 22 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| Knicks | 35 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 126 |
Top Performers
Hawks
- 18 PTS Jalen Johnson
- 10 REB Jalen Johnson
- 6 AST Jalen Johnson
Knicks
- 39 PTS Jalen Brunson
- 14 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 8 AST Jalen Brunson
Hawks vs Knicks Box Score
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 33 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 4-9 | 0-1 | -15 |
| CJ McCollum G | 32 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3-10 | 0-2 | 0-3 | -14 |
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 34 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-10 | 2-4 | 2-2 | -10 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 25 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-11 | 2-4 | 1-2 | -17 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-15 | 1-5 | 3-3 | -18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Keaton Wallace G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -20 |
| Tony Bradley CF | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -17 |
| Buddy Hield G | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Jonathan Kuminga F | 17 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-5 | 4-4 | -11 |
| Corey Kispert F | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges F | 27 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Josh Hart G | 30 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 34 | 39 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15-23 | 3-5 | 6-8 | +23 |
| OG Anunoby F | 34 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-8 | 2-3 | 5-5 | +19 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 34 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5-7 | 1-3 | 5-6 | +11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Clarkson G | 16 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 3-3 | +14 |
| Jeremy Sochan F | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Pacome Dadiet F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Ariel Hukporti C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-2 | +2 |
| Landry Shamet G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Miles McBride G | 20 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 15 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +19 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 11 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-7 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +4 |
Hawks vs Knicks Recap
The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks after a 13-point first quarter lead that Atlanta never cut below 13. The win gives the Knicks a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference first round.
New York outscored Atlanta 35-22 in the opening quarter and held that gap. The Knicks led 64-48 at halftime and 90-72 after three quarters. They also won the rebounding 48-27 and made 25 of 34 free throws.
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points and added 8 assists for the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 14 rebounds. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Atlanta shot 37 of 83 from the field, while New York made 45 of 79.
The number to know: 13 of 42. That was the Hawks' 3-point shooting, and it kept them from answering New York's early lead.
Team Stats
| Hawks | Stat | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| 37-83 | Field Goals | 45-79 |
| 44.6% | FG % | 57.0% |
| 13-42 | 3-Pointers | 11-26 |
| 31.0% | 3P % | 42.3% |
| 10-17 | Free Throws | 25-34 |
| 58.8% | FT % | 73.5% |
| 27 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 25 | Assists | 26 |
| 7 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 26 | Fouls | 23 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 32 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks | 52.4% | 10.0% | 11.1% | 0.120 |
 Knicks | 63.9% | 10.5% | 26.7% | 0.316 |
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
- Tuesday, April 28, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 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 vs Knicks 98-114 Apr 25, 2026
- W vs Knicks 109-108 Apr 23, 2026
- W @ Knicks 107-106 Apr 20, 2026
- L @ Knicks 102-113 Apr 18, 2026
- L @ Heat 117-143 Apr 12, 2026
Knicks last 5
- W @ Hawks 114-98 Apr 25, 2026
- L @ Hawks 108-109 Apr 23, 2026
- L vs Hawks 106-107 Apr 20, 2026
- W vs Hawks 113-102 Apr 18, 2026
- L vs Hornets 96-110 Apr 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 30, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 140-89
- Apr 25, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 114-98
- Apr 23, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 108-109
- Apr 20, 2026 Hawks @ Knicks 107-106
- Apr 18, 2026 Hawks @ Knicks 102-113
More NBA Games on Apr 28, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
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That covers Hawks vs Knicks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hawks host the Heat Oct 28; Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27.
Hawks vs Knicks FAQs
Who won Hawks vs Knicks on Apr 28, 2026?
The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 39 points.
What are the Hawks and Knicks playoff records?
After this game the Hawks were 2-3 and the Knicks were 3-2 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Hawks vs Knicks?
Jalen Johnson scored 18 for the Hawks. Jalen Brunson scored 39 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 22-35, Q2 26-29, Q3 24-26, Q4 25-36.
What is next for the Hawks and Knicks?
Hawks host the Heat on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.