The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks continue their first-round playoff series Monday night with Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, as New York looks to build on its Game 1 win.
The Knicks took a 1–0 series lead with a 113–102 victory in Game 1, powered by Jalen Brunson (28 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (25 points) in a balanced offensive effort.
Game 2 is set for Monday, April 20, in New York, with the Knicks again hosting after finishing the regular season 53–29, while Atlanta entered as the No. 6 seed at 46–36. The Hawks kept things close early, trailing just two at halftime, but a decisive third-quarter run from New York created separation that held through the final stretch.
This matchup has already shown clear themes. New York’s depth and physicality have been key, with contributions across the lineup and strong rebounding from Josh Hart, while Atlanta has leaned heavily on CJ McCollum (26 points in Game 1) and Jalen Johnson to generate offense. The Knicks also adjusted defensively after halftime, limiting Atlanta’s perimeter looks and controlling the pace, which proved decisive in pulling away.
Heading into Game 2, the pressure shifts to Atlanta to respond. The Hawks showed they can compete offensively, but tightening up defensively and finding secondary scoring will be critical to avoid falling into a 2–0 hole. Meanwhile, the Knicks will look to replicate their second-half adjustments and protect home court, with momentum firmly on their side entering Monday night.
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