The New York Knicks will be facing off against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 on Tuesday night. It’s been an incredibly exciting and close series, with both the Knicks and Hawks earning a win at home and a win on the road so far.
Despite losing two gut-wrenching games, the Knicks walked away from State Farm Arena with a series-altering 114-98 win on Sunday. New York enters with a 29-24 record in Game 5s, while the Atlanta Hawks hold a 10-8 record, with their last win coming on April 25, 2023, against the Boston Celtics in the first round.
The Knicks also lead the all-time playoff head-to-head series against the Hawks, 11-7, and hold a 2-1 edge in series wins. New York won the 1971 and 1999 Eastern Conference Semifinals by 4-1 and 4-0 respectively, before losing 4-1 in the first-round series in 2021.
Game 5 tips off at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and will be shown live on NBC/Peacock.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Odds
Moneyline: Hawks (+220) vs Knicks (-275)
Spread: Hawks +6.5 (-110) vs Knicks -6.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Hawks o214 (-113) vs Knicks u214 (-110)
Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Preview
New York has shown glimpses of excellence, but it hasn’t been consistent enough to trouble Atlanta. The third-seeded Knicks have been strong defensively but lack reliable scoring options outside of Jalen Brunson. Mikal Bridges has struggled heavily, scoring just 29 points in the series, including a scoreless outing in Game 3. Heading into Game 5, the Knicks need to find a way to generate more quality shots. They also need to build off the energy of the crowd if they want to win. The arena is going to be loud all night which should provide the Knicks with an emotional boost.
While Atlanta managed to steal Game 3, they were outplayed 114-98 on Sunday in Game 4, leaving their season hanging by a thread. Six players scored in double figures, but none reached the 20-point mark. CJ McCollum led the team with a series-low 17 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson combined for 29 points. Dyson Daniels continues to be a non-factor offensively, scoring just 26 points in the series so far.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Injury Reports
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
Atlanta continues to be without Jock Landale, who is out with an ankle sprain.
New York Knicks Injury Report
As for the Knicks, they are fully healthy and have their full rotation available.
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups
Hawks
PG: CJ McCollum, SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SF: Dyson Daniels, PF: Jalen Johnson, C: Onyeka Okongwu
Knicks
PG: Jalen Brunson, SG: Josh Hart, SF: Mikal Bridges, PF: OG Anunoby, C: Karl-Anthony Towns
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Prediction
With the stakes so high heading into this evenly matched Game 5, it is difficult to predict the outcome. Much may depend on how the New York Knicks shake off their two close losses, but they still hold the edge, with bettors favoring them by 6.5 points to win the game.
As for the Atlanta Hawks, being underestimated may be exactly what they need to pull off a crucial road win. They won Game 2 away from home and could very well do it again in Game 5 to keep the series alive.
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