New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Prediction for Thursday April 23 2026
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The Thursday NBA playoff schedule will get started with a matchup between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The third-seeded Knicks finished three games above .500 on the road and are in search of their first NBA title since 1973. In Game Two, New York missed ten of 27 free-throw attempts and shot 45 percent from the field during a disappointing 107-106 home loss.
All-Star G Jalen Brunson led six New York players in double figures with 29 points (10-26 FG) and seven assists. All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns scored 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Josh Hart added 15 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists for the Knicks.
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The Atlanta Hawks won 20 of 26 games to close the regular season and flourished after dealing Trae Young to Washington. The sixth-seeded Hawks ranked 14th in the league in defensive efficiency and allowed 116 points per contest. During Monday’s road victory, Atlanta outscored New York 28-15 in the fourth quarter to even the series at one game apiece.
Atlanta G C.J. McCollum led all scorers with 32 points on 12-for-22 shooting and dished out six assists. Jonathan Kuminga scored 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting in 35 minutes off the bench. All-Star F Jalen Johnson added 17 points (6-12 FG) and eight rebounds for the Hawks.
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Knicks vs Hawks Pick
Atlanta C Jock Landale is dealing with an ankle injury and could return to action later in this series. The Knicks ranked second in the league in offensive efficiency and are the better rebounding team. Look for Karl-Anthony Towns to be more involved and lead New York to a pivotal road victory. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 117-109.
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