NBA Playoffs: Hawks End First Half on a 22-3 Run Against Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks have a halftime lead of 58-44 over the New York Knicks on Friday during Game 3.

They ended the first half on a 22-3 run.

Trae Young already has 14 points and ten assists at halftime, and Clint Capela has six points and nine rebounds.

Tweets from the game can be seen below from the Hawks' official Twitter account.

Tonight, John Collins was awarded the inaugural Sekou Smith Award. This award honors JC's professionalism and integrity during interactions with media.

Congrats, @jcollins20_ 🙌 pic.twitter.com/d8CNFFElN3
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 28, 2021

The range is limitless. pic.twitter.com/I4b3Yp9cKt
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 29, 2021

Maintain the momentum. pic.twitter.com/VfX5KFS16B
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 29, 2021

22-3 run to end the half 💯
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 29, 2021

The Hawks were 4.5-point favorites over the Knicks in Game 3, according to FanDuel.

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