The New York Knicks take Game 1 over the Atlanta Hawks, 113–102, behind strong performances from their new playoff duo on April 18, 2026. Jalen Brunson led the way with 28 points and 7 assists, continuing his historic postseason run with his 29th career playoff game scoring 25+ points as a Knick — tying Walt Frazier for 2nd-most in franchise history. Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks, providing key scoring in the second half as New York pulled away late to secure the win. The Knicks open the series strong with their stars delivering in Game 1. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN