The Atlanta Hawks have won back-to-back games by just one point, creating a dramatic turn in the series against the New York Knicks. On April 25, 2026, at State Farm Arena, the Hawks lead the series 2-1 after winning Games 2 and 3.
In Game 3, C.J. McCollum delivered a clutch performance, scoring the game-winning jumper as time expired to secure a 109-108 victory. The Knicks had previously won Game 1 with a solid score of 113-102, but since then, their momentum has shifted.
Before Game 3, the series stood tied at 1-1. The Hawks managed to pull ahead with narrow wins in both Games 2 and 3:
Game 2: Hawks 107, Knicks 106 and Game 3: Hawks 109, Knicks 108.
As they prepare for Game 4, Deuce McBride of the Knicks expressed urgency: “I would say we’re playing for our lives.” This sentiment echoes throughout the team as they aim to regain control of the series.
Coaching staff on both sides are feeling the pressure. Mike Brown noted, “It’s a seven-game series for a reason,” while also reminding his team that plenty of teams have come back from being down one-two.
The stakes are high as teams leading a best-of-seven series with a 3-1 advantage win approximately 95.6% of the time. The Knicks will need to capitalize on their strong record of 21-13 in clutch games during the regular season if they want to stay alive in this playoff battle.
Fans can catch all the action tonight at 6:00 p.m. ET, as it will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. With no injuries reported for the Knicks and Jock Landale sidelined due to an ankle injury for the Hawks, both teams are ready for an exciting showdown.
