The New York Knicks will host the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The Knicks hold a 1-0 lead in the series after their win over the Hawks. This game is set for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBC.
The Knicks’ win in the first game was led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brunson scored 28 points and added seven assists, while Towns contributed 25 points and eight rebounds. On the other side, the Hawks will look to bounce back with key contributions from CJ McCollum and Jalen Johnson. McCollum had 26 points in the previous game, and Johnson added 23 points and seven rebounds.
Atlanta Hawks Team Preview
The Atlanta Hawks are looking to bounce back after recent losses. In their latest postseason game, they scored 102 points against the Knicks. Jalen Johnson led the team with 23 points and 7 rebounds.
On the season, the Hawks averaged 102 points per game, placing them 16th in scoring. They are strong from beyond the arc, making 14 three-pointers per game. However, their free throw shooting is a challenge, with a percentage of 63.2.
Key players for the Hawks include Jalen Johnson and CJ McCollum. Johnson averages 22.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. McCollum contributes with 18.7 points and 3.9 assists per game. Their performances will be crucial as the team aims to improve in upcoming games.
New York Knicks Team Preview
The New York Knicks recently played against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. They won the game with a score of 113-102. Jalen Brunson led the team, scoring 28 points with seven assists.
The Knicks had a setback against the Charlotte Hornets earlier, losing 96-110. In that game, Miles McBride was a standout with 21 points in just 24 minutes of play. The team struggled with field goal efficiency, shooting only 43.3%.
Another key game was against the Toronto Raptors, where the Knicks secured a win with a score of 112-95. Karl-Anthony Towns performed well, contributing 22 points and 10 rebounds. Overall, the team shot 54.7% from the field, showing strong offensive performance.
Betting Prediction
The Knicks have a strong defense, allowing only 102.0 points per game. This is one of the best in the league. It makes it hard for opponents to score a lot of points.
The Hawks score 102.0 points per game this season. This ranks them near the bottom in scoring. Their struggle to score can keep the game total low.
Both teams play with a similar pace, with 96.8 possessions per game. This shows they are not fast-paced teams. A slower pace often leads to fewer points scored.
- Pick: Under 217.5
