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Atlanta Hawks 97, New York Knicks 126: final score and stats

New York Knicks beat Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Hawks 97 to New York Knicks 126, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks.

NBA · East 1st Round - Game 5Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Final
DateApr 28, 2026
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueMadison Square Garden, New York, NY
TVNBC/Peacock
Attendance19,812

Line score

Team1234T
Atlanta Hawks2226242597
New York Knicks35292636126

Top performers

Atlanta Hawks
PointsJalen Johnson · 18
ReboundsJalen Johnson · 10
AssistsJalen Johnson · 6
RatingJalen Johnson · 18 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST
New York Knicks
PointsJalen Brunson · 39
ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns · 14
AssistsJalen Brunson · 8
RatingJalen Brunson · 39 PTS, 8 AST

Team comparison

Atlanta HawksNew York Knicks
Points per game
118.3
110.6
Points allowed per game
116.2
102.3
46-36Record53-29
1st in Southeast DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division
4-2Road record / home record4-2
LWWWWLast 5WWWWL
L1StreakW4

Team stats

Atlanta HawksNew York Knicks
37-83FG45-79
Field Goal %
45
57
13-423PT11-26
Three Point %
31
42
10-17FT25-34
Free Throw %
59
74
Rebounds
27
48
Offensive Rebounds
5
8
Defensive Rebounds
22
40
Assists
25
26
Steals
7
6
Blocks
2
6
Turnovers
10
11
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
10
11
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Atlanta Hawks
Asa Newell F · Toe
Out
Keshon Gilbert G · Knee - Inflammation
Out
Mouhamed Gueye F · Foot - Fracture
Out
Henri Veesaar C · Knee
Out
New York Knicks
Josh Hart G · Illness
Out
Karl-Anthony Towns C · Calf - Soreness
Day-To-Day

Box score

Atlanta Hawks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Onyeka Okongwu34166-102-42-254011233-10
Jalen Johnson35187-151-53-3106320194-18
CJ McCollum3263-100-20-331411123-14
Nickeil Alexander-Walker34166-114-90-103110002-15
Dyson Daniels25177-112-41-225000111-17
Corey Kispert1400-40-30-012010011-7
Jonathan Kuminga17134-101-54-441100042-11
Mouhamed Gueye500-10-10-000000001-7
Tony Bradley1300-00-00-221010025-17
Buddy Hield452-31-10-000100000-5
Gabe Vincent2462-72-70-001000003-20
Keaton Wallace200-10-10-001000001-4
Team9737-8313-4210-172725107252226

New York Knicks

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
OG Anunoby35175-82-35-5101021192+19
Karl-Anthony Towns34165-71-35-61463221132+11
Josh Hart3093-81-42-254100142+15
Mikal Bridges2773-61-30-011110014+11
Jalen Brunson353915-233-56-838100124+23
Jeremy Sochan3104-41-11-210000010+2
Pacome Dadiet100-00-00-000000000+2
Mitchell Robinson1673-30-01-460201242+19
Ariel Hukporti300-00-00-220011110+2
Jordan Clarkson1693-70-13-301100003+14
Landry Shamet400-10-10-001000000+2
Jose Alvarado12124-72-32-221101022+4
Miles McBride2000-40-20-031100122+19
Team12645-7911-2625-344826116684023

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 114-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 124-121
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 139-132
Nov 4, 2026 · at Washington WizardsW 120-105
Nov 2, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 108-104
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 117-85
Nov 7, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 109-97
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BullsW 135-105
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsW 103-90
Oct 30, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 93-98

Season series

NY wins series 2-1
Apr 6, 2026NY 108, ATL 105
Jan 2, 2026ATL 111, NY 99
Dec 27, 2025NY 128, ATL 125

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks?

New York Knicks won, 126-97, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

What was the final score of Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks?

Atlanta Hawks 97, New York Knicks 126.

Who were the top performers?

Atlanta Hawks: Jalen Johnson (18 points). New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (39 points).

Where is Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks played?

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

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