Knicks Lead Hawks 77-71 in Third Quarter of Playoff Game 1
The New York Knicks held a 77-71 lead over the Atlanta Hawks with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series opener on April 18, 2026. The game took place at the Knicks' home arena in New York. Live stats showed the Knicks with advantages in field goal percentage, rebounds, and win probability.
yardbarker.comRecent plays included a driving dunk, following an offensive rebound. Earlier, a player missed a 25-foot three-point jumper, and Miles McBride committed a loose ball foul.
Game leaders included a player with 22 points on 9-of-13 field goals, and J. Johnson with 6 defensive rebounds. J. Brunson led with 26 points on 9-of-18 field goals and 5-of-6 free throws.
Series and Injury
Notes This was the first game of the best-of-seven series, with subsequent games scheduled alternately between New York and Atlanta.
The referees for the game included Mousa Dagher and John Goble.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
5 events- April 18, 2026, 2:40 - 3rd quarter
Knicks called a full timeout with the score at 77-71.
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Miles McBride committed a loose ball foul.
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Landry Shamet missed a 25-foot three-point jumper.
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Jalen Johnson made a driving dunk assisted by Mouhamed Gueye.
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Mouhamed Gueye secured an offensive rebound.
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Potential Impact
- 01
A Knicks win could give them a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2.
- 02
Hawks' injury to Landale may affect their center rotation in upcoming games.
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Strong performance by J. Brunson could influence Knicks' strategy for the series.
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Game outcome may impact betting odds for the remainder of the series.
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Series progression could alter playoff schedules for both teams.
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