Hawks Grounded in Game 4 as Knicks Even Series at 2-2

The Atlanta Hawks saw their momentum stall Saturday night, falling 114-98 to the New York Knicks in Game 4 at State Farm Arena. With the loss, the first-round playoff series is now tied 2-2.

In front of a sellout crowd of 18,763, Atlanta struggled to find consistency early, digging a hole they were never able to fully climb out of. New York set the tone in the opening quarter, shooting over 50 percent from the field and building a 27-20 lead. That advantage quickly grew in the second period as the Knicks outscored the Hawks 31-24, taking a 58-44 lead into halftime.

The Knicks controlled the game on both ends, led by strong performances from OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. Anunoby finished with 22 points while Towns delivered a dominant all-around effort with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jalen Brunson added 19 points as New York’s balanced attack kept Atlanta on its heels.

Atlanta showed flashes late, winning the fourth quarter 33-28, but the deficit—once as large as 24—proved too much to overcome. The Hawks shot just 41 percent from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 10 of 41 attempts (24.4%). Turnovers also hurt Atlanta, as they committed 19 miscues leading to 21 Knicks points.

CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 17 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 15 and Jalen Johnson chipped in 14. Onyeka Okongwu contributed 12 points and six rebounds, but Atlanta lacked the offensive rhythm needed to match New York’s efficiency.

The Knicks dominated inside, outscoring the Hawks 50-44 in the paint and controlling key stretches with timely shooting and ball movement. Their ability to build separation in the second and third quarters ultimately defined the game.

With the series now even at two games apiece, the Hawks will head to New York for a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday, April 28, before returning home for Game 6 on Thursday, April 30.