Atlanta Hawks Live Coverage in Game Four of NBA Playoffs First Round vs Knicks

Can the Hawks take the 3-1 series lead over the Knicks tonight?

Apr 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) drives on New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) in the fourth quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

3rd Quarter

2nd Quarter

Halftime; Knicks lead the Hawks 58-44. Atlanta shot 26% from three at the half and New York shot 51% from the field. CJ McCollum leads all scorers with 14 points. Atlanta was limited to 0 fast break points in the first half.

6:54 2Q- Knicks lead the Hawks 41-29

Atlanta is 11-29 from the field and 4-16 from three

Hawks are 2-6 in the quarter and 9-25 from the field to start the game

Hawks open the second quarter with a lineup of McCollum, NAW, Kuminga, Gueye, and Corey Kispert

1st Quarter

End of the first quarter: Knicks lead the Hawks 27-20

Atlanta's offense has been clunky to start, while New York is shooting the ball very well right now. Hawks are shooting 35% from the field while New York is at 52%.

2:34- Knicks lead the Hawks 25-19

A little skirmish after a whistle and Mo Gueye gets right in Jose Alvarado's face. Gueye gets a technical foul

Knicks are doing a good job of consistently getting a mismatch on offense. They are often getting OG Anunoby or KAT on smaller defenders and it is working

Gabe Vincent is the first sub tonight for the Hawks

6:56- Hawks lead the Knicks 14-13

Pregame

Starters for tonight:

Hawks:

G- CJ McCollum

G- Nickeil Alexander-Walker

F- Dyson Daniels

F- Jalen Johnson

C- Onyeka Okongwu

Knicks:

G- Jalen Brunson

G- Josh Hart

F- Mikal Bridges

F- OG Anunoby

C- Karl-Anthony Towns

It is a big night in Atlanta as the Hawks host the Knicks for game four of the playoffs and Atlanta has a chance to go up 3-1 on the No. 3 seeded team in the Eastern Conference.

The Hawks have won the last two games by just one point each, but each game played out a different way. Atlanta trailed for the majority of game two, but used a great fourth quarter comeback to win the game. In game three, they led for the majority of the way, as much as 18 points, but a poor offensive showing in the fourth quarter allowed the Knicks to get back into the game, but Atlanta held on and got the series lead.

Will the Hawks win tonight and protect home court? Stay tuned in right here for the latest live updates from State Farm Arena.