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The Atlanta Hawks are up 2-1 in the series after a 109-108 win in Game 3 at home. The Hawks have won two straight games by one point each after the Knicks 11-point Game 1 win. Both teams have shot nearly identical with 46 and 46% from the field and 35 to 36% from three through three games.
The Knicks set a few records in their blowout, series-sealing victory over the Hawks.
Ben Lambert, for NBA.com Hawks steal one at MSG, Timberwolves even series in Denver and more from Monday's slate. What a night! Relive the best of Monday night’s action in the 2026 NBA Playoffs with the NBA.
The Golden State Warriors have interest in bringing back Kristaps Porzingis in NBA free agency this offseason.
Atlanta evened the score at Madison Square Garden with New York behind a Game 2, 107-106 Hawks win. The Hawks are back at home in Atlanta for a chance to go up 2-1 in the series. CJ McCollum scored a game-high 32 points for Atlanta after putting up 26 in Game 1.
The Hawks’ post-break schedule was relatively weak (cumulative opponent winning percentage of .461), and the one post-break meeting between these two teams ( April 6) was won by the Knicks, ending the Hawks’ 13-game winning streak at home.
Friday's programming also included appearances from Atlanta Hawks center and Australian NBA representative Jock Landale.