Jalen Brunson scored 28 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 113-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points, with 19 coming in the second half, and OG Anunoby contributed 18 points for the Knicks.
The Knicks took control of the game in the second half, outscoring the Hawks after a closely contested first half. The victory gives New York a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
For the Hawks, Trae Young led the scoring with 31 points, while Dejounte Murray added 20 points. The team struggled to contain the Knicks' offensive surge after halftime. Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, in New York.
