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NBA
Thursday, April 23, 2026 • State Farm Arena
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Atlanta Hawks33253021109
New York Knicks21293028108

Team Statistics

StatAtlanta HawksNew York Knicks
Field Goals26/5330/58
3-Pointers13/3310/35
Free Throws18/2618/20
Rebounds4546
Assists1919
Steals1010
Blocks85
Turnovers1618

Game Recap

The Atlanta Hawks edged the New York Knicks 109-108 in a one-point NBA finish, with both teams trading runs throughout and the outcome coming down to the final possessions. New York got big scoring nights from OG Anunoby (29 points) and Jalen Brunson (26), while Atlanta countered with a balanced trio led by Jalen Johnson (24), C.J. McCollum (23), and Jonathan Kuminga (21). Offensively, the Knicks were slightly more efficient from the field (30-for-58, 52%) than the Hawks (26-for-53, 49%), but Atlanta’s perimeter volume helped keep them level—13 made threes on 33 attempts compared with New York’s 10-for-35. The teams were nearly even on the glass (Knicks 46 rebounds, Hawks 45) and matched in playmaking (19 assists apiece), underscoring how tight the margin was across most categories. In the closing stretch, Atlanta’s ability to generate points from multiple creators proved decisive, with Johnson, McCollum, and Kuminga each delivering key scoring to offset New York’s top-end production. The Knicks leaned heavily on Anunoby and Brunson to carry the offense late, but Atlanta did just enough defensively and on the final sequence to preserve the one-point win. Going forward, the Hawks can take confidence from winning a close game behind balanced scoring and timely three-point shooting, while the Knicks can point to strong efficiency and star production but will look to convert those advantages into a late-game stop or an extra scoring possession in future tight finishes.

Key Takeaways

  • The New York Knicks have a superior Net Rating of 8 compared to the Hawks' 5
  • The market sees this as an even matchup, but the Knicks' superior offensive efficiency (ORtg 121
  • The New York Knicks are on a strong four-game winning streak and have a higher Courtframe Power Index, indicating better overall performance
  • The New York Knicks have a significant advantage with no key injuries, while the Atlanta Hawks are potentially missing Onyeka Okongwu, which could impact their interior defense and rebounding
  • The New York Knicks have a stronger overall record and a higher CourtFrame Power Index, indicating a better performance level compared to the Hawks