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Hawks Edge Knicks in Nail-Biting Finish

New York Knicks
New York Knicks53-29
108
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks46-36
109

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · State Farm Arena

Atlanta Hawks 109, New York Knicks 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks?

Atlanta Hawks beat New York Knicks 109-108 at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026.

Who was favored in New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks?

New York Knicks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -112 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at State Farm Arena, the Atlanta Hawks narrowly defeated the New York Knicks with a final score of 109-108. This victory not only marked a significant moment for the Hawks but also highlighted the competitive nature of their recent encounters, as the Knicks had previously won the series 2-1 this season.

The Hawks entered the game with a home record of 46-36, while the Knicks boasted a stronger away record of 53-29. Atlanta had been showing mixed form recently, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak leading into this contest. The Hawks averaged 120.0 points scored and allowed 113.6 points during that stretch. Their recent results included a loss to the Miami Heat (117-143) and a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers (124-102). At home, they had a record of 3-1 in their last four games.

On the other hand, the Knicks also held a 6-4 record over their last ten games, but they were similarly struggling with a one-game losing streak. They averaged 111.2 points scored and allowed 108.3 points during this period. Their recent games included a loss to the Charlotte Hornets (96-110) and a win against the Toronto Raptors (112-95). The Knicks had a better away record of 4-1 in their last five games.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Hawks had struggled against the Knicks, with a record of 3-5 in their last eight meetings. Their most recent encounter prior to this game was on April 6, 2026, where the Hawks lost 105-108 at home. The previous season also saw the Hawks drop games to the Knicks, including a close 125-128 loss at home in December 2025.

Injuries played a role in the game, with several players listed as day-to-day. For the Hawks, Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, and RayJ Dennis were all dealing with foot, hip, and Achilles issues, respectively. The Knicks had Jalen Brunson and Mohamed Diawara listed as day-to-day due to wrist and finger injuries.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Knicks favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 214.5. The odds reflected the close nature of the matchup, with the home moneyline at -108.0 and the away moneyline at -112.0.

As the game progressed, fans witnessed a series of intense scoring plays in the fourth quarter. CJ McCollum made a crucial 14-foot pullup jump shot, bringing the score to 103-99 in favor of the Hawks. However, the Knicks responded with a 25-foot three-point jumper from OG Anunoby, narrowing the gap to 103-102. Jalen Johnson then extended the Hawks' lead to 105-102 with a close-range shot.

The back-and-forth continued as Miles McBride hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 105-105. Jalen Brunson briefly gave the Knicks the lead with a driving shot, but Johnson's two-point shot put the Hawks back ahead at 107-108. In the final moments, CJ McCollum's fadeaway jump shot sealed the game for Atlanta, finishing at 109-108.

This nail-biting finish showcased the resilience of the Hawks and their ability to execute under pressure, particularly in front of their home crowd. The victory not only boosts their confidence but also sets the stage for future matchups as they look to build on this hard-fought win.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsNY -1.5 214.5 o -108 / u -112 New York Knicks -112 · Atlanta Hawks -108

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Injury report

  • Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
  • Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
  • RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks
  • Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
  • Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks

Leaders

  • PointsJalen Johnson24Atlanta Hawks
  • AssistsJalen Johnson8Atlanta Hawks
  • ReboundsDyson Daniels13Atlanta Hawks
  • PointsOG Anunoby29New York Knicks
  • AssistsJosh Hart6New York Knicks
  • ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns17New York Knicks

Recent form

Atlanta Hawks

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1120 scored · 113.6 allowed per game3-1 at home

  • L117-143at Miami HeatApr 12
  • W124-102vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 10
  • L116-122at Cleveland CavaliersApr 8
  • L105-108vs New York KnicksApr 6
  • W141-107at Brooklyn NetsApr 3
  • W130-101at Orlando MagicApr 1
  • W112-102vs Boston CelticsMar 30
  • W123-113vs Sacramento KingsMar 28
  • L102-109at Boston CelticsMar 27
  • W130-129at Detroit PistonsMar 25

New York Knicks

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1111.2 scored · 108.3 allowed per game2-3 away

  • L96-110vs Charlotte HornetsApr 12
  • W112-95vs Toronto RaptorsApr 10
  • W112-106vs Boston CelticsApr 9
  • W108-105at Atlanta HawksApr 6
  • W136-96vs Chicago BullsApr 3
  • W130-119at Memphis GrizzliesApr 2
  • L94-111at Houston RocketsApr 1
  • L100-111at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 29
  • L103-114at Charlotte HornetsMar 26
  • W121-116vs New Orleans PelicansMar 24

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Boston-26W2.68356
New York329L1.64653
Toronto1036W1.56146
Philadelphia1137W2.54945
Brooklyn3662L3.24420
Atlanta-36L1.56146
Orlando137L1.54945
Charlotte238W1.53744
Miami339W2.52443
Washington2965L10.20717

Box score

StatNew York KnicksAtlanta Hawks
Field goals40-9339-86
Field goal %4345
Three-pointers10-3513-33
Three-point %2939
Free throws18-2018-26
Free throw %9069
Rebounds4645
Offensive rebounds1413
Defensive rebounds3232
Assists1919
Steals1010
Blocks58
Turnovers1516
Team turnovers30
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers2118
Fast-break points1520
Points in the paint5640
Fouls1717
Largest lead318
Lead changes55
Time in front1185

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter69-75Jalen Brunson makes driving layup
  2. 3rd Quarter69-78Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dyson Daniels assists)
  3. 3rd Quarter70-78OG Anunoby makes free throw 1 of 2
  4. 3rd Quarter71-78OG Anunoby makes free throw 2 of 2
  5. 3rd Quarter71-81Dyson Daniels makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
  6. 3rd Quarter71-82Jalen Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
  7. 3rd Quarter71-84Jonathan Kuminga makes running layup (Dyson Daniels assists)
  8. 3rd Quarter73-84OG Anunoby makes tip shot
  9. 3rd Quarter73-86Jonathan Kuminga makes 6-foot two point shot (Jalen Johnson assists)
  10. 3rd Quarter75-86OG Anunoby makes driving layup
  11. 3rd Quarter76-86OG Anunoby makes free throw 1 of 1
  12. 3rd Quarter78-86Jalen Brunson makes driving layup
  13. 3rd Quarter78-87CJ McCollum makes free throw 1 of 2
  14. 3rd Quarter78-88CJ McCollum makes free throw 2 of 2
  15. 3rd Quarter80-88Karl-Anthony Towns makes two point shot (Josh Hart assists)
  16. 4th Quarter80-90Jonathan Kuminga makes running layup (Corey Kispert assists)
  17. 4th Quarter82-90Jordan Clarkson makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Mikal Bridges assists)
  18. 4th Quarter82-92Jonathan Kuminga makes two point shot
  19. 4th Quarter85-92Miles McBride makes 23-foot running jump shot (Karl-Anthony Towns assists)
  20. 4th Quarter85-95Jalen Johnson makes 26-foot three pointer
  21. 4th Quarter85-96Jalen Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
  22. 4th Quarter86-96Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
  23. 4th Quarter87-96Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
  24. 4th Quarter89-96Josh Hart makes 1-foot driving dunk (Karl-Anthony Towns assists)
  25. 4th Quarter92-96Miles McBride makes 25-foot running jump shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
  26. 4th Quarter92-98Onyeka Okongwu makes tip shot
  27. 4th Quarter93-98OG Anunoby makes free throw 1 of 2
  28. 4th Quarter94-98OG Anunoby makes free throw 2 of 2
  29. 4th Quarter94-99CJ McCollum makes free throw 1 of 2
  30. 4th Quarter96-99Jalen Brunson makes driving layup
  31. 4th Quarter96-101Jonathan Kuminga makes 1-foot layup (Jalen Johnson assists)
  32. 4th Quarter99-101OG Anunoby makes 23-foot three pointer
  33. 4th Quarter99-103CJ McCollum makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
  34. 4th Quarter102-103OG Anunoby makes 25-foot three point jumper (Miles McBride assists)
  35. 4th Quarter102-105Jalen Johnson makes 3-foot two point shot (Onyeka Okongwu assists)
  36. 4th Quarter105-105Miles McBride makes 25-foot three point jumper (OG Anunoby assists)
  37. 4th Quarter107-105Jalen Brunson makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
  38. 4th Quarter108-105Jalen Brunson makes free throw 1 of 1
  39. 4th Quarter108-107Jalen Johnson makes two point shot
  40. 4th Quarter108-109CJ McCollum makes 15-foot fade away jump shot (Jalen Johnson assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Atlanta Hawks, below favours New York Knicks.

Venue

  • State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GA
  • Attendance18452
  • OfficialsMarc Davis, Nick Buchert, Natalie Sago

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