The New York Knicks look to take a 2–0 series lead on Monday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference First Round matchup. After a physical opening performance at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks aim to maintain their momentum before the series moves to Georgia later this week.
New York enters Game 2 following a 113–102 victory in Game 1 on Saturday. The Knicks’ star power was on full display as Jalen Brunson posted 19 first-quarter points, finishing with 26 for the night. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the second half, scoring 19 of his 25 points after the break and recording 12 rebounds. The Knicks‘ defense proved to be the difference-maker, using the elite wing length of OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges to stop Atlanta’s perimeter attack.
The Hawks might be making some tactical adjustments after a disappointing third quarter in the opener. While Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22 points) and Jalen Johnson (18 points, 10 rebounds) kept the game alive, Atlanta struggled to handle the Knicks’ interior size. With Onyeka Okongwu questionable for tonight, the Hawks will need an aggressive performance from CJ McCollum and a better bench effort to steal a game on the road and even the series.
Hawks vs. Knicks: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- TV Broadcast (National): NBC, Peacock
- TV Broadcast (Local): MSG Network (Knicks), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Hawks)
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
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Where To Watch Hawks vs. Knicks Across The Globe?
United States
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBC, Peacock, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 1:00 AM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM AEST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 2:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 2:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 2:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 2:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 5:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 9:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: April 20, 2026, 6:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 9:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
Projected Starting Lineups For Hawks vs. Knicks
| Position | Atlanta Hawks | New York Knicks |
| PG | CJ McCollum | Jalen Brunson |
| SG | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Mikal Bridges |
| SF | Dyson Daniels | OG Anunoby |
| PF | Jalen Johnson | Josh Hart |
| C | Onyeka Okongwu (GTD) | Karl-Anthony Towns |
Injury Report
Atlanta Hawks
- Jock Landale (C): OUT (Right high ankle sprain)
- Onyeka Okongwu (C): QUESTIONABLE (Right knee inflammation)
- Mouhamed Gueye (PF): AVAILABLE (Cleared for rotation)
New York Knicks
- OG Anunoby (SF): PROBABLE (Left ankle sprain; expected to play)
- Mitchell Robinson (C): AVAILABLE (Ankle management)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (C): AVAILABLE (No injury designation)
- Miles McBride (PG): AVAILABLE (Cleared)
Head to Head
The New York Knicks lead the 2025–26 postseason series 1–0. Including the regular season and Game 1, the Knicks have won four of the last six meetings. Historically, the Hawks lead the all-time regular-season series 204–195. But the Knicks lead the all-time playoff series 10-5.
Prediction
The Knicks have a physical structure that makes it difficult for Atlanta’s smaller guards to find rhythm in the half-court. If OG Anunoby plays through his ankle sprain as expected, his defensive versatility remains the ultimate X-factor. Expect a tighter contest as Quin Snyder adjusts his rotations, but for the Garden crowd and the Knicks’ interior advantage to carry them to another victory.
Score Prediction: Knicks 110 – Hawks 103
