Knicks vs. Hawks: Game 1 Preview, Streaming Details, and Key Player Stats
What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 1 of NBA Playoffs series
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The New York Knicks face off against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 18 at 6 p.m. ET. The game will stream exclusively on Prime Video, marking the Knicks' quest for a return to the Eastern Conference semifinals against a Hawks team aiming to advance past the first round for the first time since 2021.
- 01Knicks finished the regular season with a 53-29 record, earning the No. 3 seed.
- 02Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with an average of 26 points and 6.8 assists per game.
- 03The Hawks secured the No. 6 seed after a strong 28-15 run post-Trae Young trade.
- 04Jalen Johnson is the key player for the Hawks, averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists.
- 05Game 1 will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs features the New York Knicks facing the Atlanta Hawks on April 18 at 6 p.m. ET. The Knicks, who finished the regular season with a 53-29 record, secured the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, led by star players Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brunson averaged 26 points and 6.8 assists per game, while Towns contributed 20.1 points and 11.9 rebounds. The Hawks, now the No. 6 seed, made the playoffs despite trading former star point guard Trae Young, who played only 10 games due to injuries. Since the trade, the Hawks have been on a 28-15 run and are looking to advance past the first round for the first time since 2021. The game will not be available on traditional television and can be streamed live on Prime Video. The series schedule includes Game 2 on April 20 and Game 3 on April 23.
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The outcome of this playoff series could significantly affect the Knicks' and Hawks' standings and future playoff prospects.
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