Hawks vs NY Knicks schedule NBA Playoff: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series

The NBA has announced the official schedule of dates for the first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. Check out the full slate of games below, as it's listed at NBA.com.

Game 1 will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Madison Square Garden, and will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video at 6 p.m. EST. That game was already known, but now we have the rest of the slate. If the series ends up going to a seventh game, that would be on Saturday, May 2, so Knicks and Hawks fans would have a good couple of weeks of playoff basketball to enjoy.

New York won 53 games this season. Despite this being the first time the Knicks have won 50+ games in three straight seasons since 1991-92 to 1993-94.

Where to watch Knicks vs. Hawks Today: TV channel, live stream

TV channels: NBC

Live streams: DIRECTV | Peacock | Prime Video

The Knicks vs. Hawks series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA's expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video.

Games on NBC can be streamed live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users.

Full New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks NBA Playoff Schedule, Scores, Channel, Start-times

Game 1: Hawks 102, Knicks 113,

Game 2: Hawks at Knicks, Monday, April 20, 8 p.m. EST, NBC

Game 3: Knicks at Hawks, Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. EST, Prime Video

Game 4: Knicks at Hawks, Saturday, April 25, 6 p.m. EST, NBC

Game 5 (if necessary): Hawks at Knicks, Tuesday, April 28, time TBD

Game 6 (if necessary): Knicks at Hawks, Thursday, April 30, time TBD

Game 7 (if necessary): Hawks at Knicks, Saturday, May 2, time TBD

Hawks vs NY Knicks Regular-season results

Dec. 27: Knicks 128, Hawks 125

Jan. 2: Hawks 111, Knicks 99

Apr. 6: Knicks 108, Hawks 105

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Stats for first round of NBA playoffs games

OFFENCE/ DEFENCE: The Hawks' offense scores at a higher rate than the Knicks, averaging 118.5 points per game (6th in NBA) compared to New York's 116.7 (10th in NBA). Where New York gains the edge is in three-point shooting and their defense. This season, the Knicks shot a fourth-best 37.3% from beyond the arc, with Atlanta right behind them at 37.1%. On the defensive side, the Knicks give up a lot of three-pointers (36.2% opponent 3P%), but have the fourth-lowest points per game against them (110.1).

New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks Predictions, Picks

KNICKS in six. By record, by stats and by their own growing confidence, the Hawks are rolling and a threat to torch this 2025-26 Knicks season. But New York gets it, and will keep a short leash on this series. Thinking ahead to Boston in the East semis would be a fatal mistake but they know it. The Towns-Brunson combo will torment Atlanta’s defense, and Robinson is good for an extra 4-5 possessions per game, which can break backs in the playoffs.

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