The New York Knicks (53-29) host the Atlanta Hawks (46-36) in the Eastern Conference first round, leading the series 1-0 after a 113-102 victory. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points, while CJ McCollum scored 26 for the Hawks. The Knicks are 35-17 in Eastern Conference play and have a 5.5-point line advantage, with an over/under of 216.5. Injuries for both teams include Knicks’ Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson, while Hawks’ Jock Landale is out.
