Knicks Beat Hawks 113-102 as Brunson Sets Q1 Record Sport By lines April 19, 2026 New York Knicks beat Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 on April 18. Jalen Brunson scored 28 points to lead the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points in the win. The Knicks took a 1-0 series lead on their home court. Brunson Breaks Knicks Record With 19 First-Quarter Points Jalen Brunson scored 19 points in the first quarter of Game 1. Brunson’s 19 first-quarter points set a Knicks playoff record since 1997-98. Brunson made his first six shots from the field. Brunson finished 9-for-22 shooting with 3-for-4 from three-point range. Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points in the second half. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 25 points for the Knicks. OG Anunoby scored 18 points for New York. Josh Hart posted 11 points and 14 rebounds. CJ McCollum led the Atlanta Hawks with 26 points. Jalen Johnson added 23 points for the Hawks. CJ McCollum drew a technical foul in the third quarter. The Hawks stayed within striking distance before a Knicks third-quarter run. Game 2 returns to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. The New York Knicks lead the series 1-0 after Game 1. Jalen Brunson’s fast start shaped the Game 1 outcome. The Atlanta Hawks lost Game 1 by 11 points. Related Sports Coverage Cavaliers Beat Raptors 126-113 in NBA Playoffs Game 1 Nuggets Beat Timberwolves 116-105 in Physical Game 1 Joel Embiid Out for Game 1 as 76ers Face Celtics Source: ESPN.
