The Knicks are back in New York City for Game 5 against Atlanta after tying the series up with a Game 4 victory.
The Knicks took control early, jumping out to a massive 68-44 lead by halftime and never looking back. Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming only the fourth Knick ever to post a triple-double in a playoff game. The Knicks won the game, 114-98.
Atlanta, which had won the previous two games by a single point each, struggled to find any rhythm against New York’s physical defense, and despite a 17-point effort by CJ McCollum and 15 points off the bench from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, the 24-point fourth quarter deficit was too much to overcome.
Hawks vs. Knicks: what to know
- What: NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 5
- When: April 28, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
The Knicks and Hawks head back to Atlanta for a potential series-deciding Game 6 on Thursday, April 30.
Hawks vs. Knicks start time:
Knicks vs. Hawks Game 5 is scheduled to begin tonight, April 28, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Hawks vs. Knicks for free:
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Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff schedule
- Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102
- Game 2: Knicks 106, Hawks 107
- Game 3: Knicks 108, Hawks 109
- Game 4: Knicks 114, Hawks 98
- Game 5: April 28, 8 p.m. ET (NBC)
- Game 6: April 30
- Game 7: May 2*
* if necessary
NBA Playoffs key dates:
- April 18: NBA Playoffs First Round begins
- June 3: Game 1 of the NBA Finals
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