Knicks set to face Hawks in first round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Knicks ’ playoff opponent is officially set. With Boston beating Orlando, Miami beating Atlanta, and Toronto beating Brooklyn on Sunday, New York is officially set to meet the Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Atlanta played the Knicks tough during their regular season matchups.

While New York took the series 2-1, the two victories were three point games and the loss was by 12. The latest meeting was earlier this week, when New York hung on to end the Hawks’ 13-game home winning streak. This will be the fourth time that they face-off in the playoffs.

The most recent one was when Trae Young and the Hawks eliminated New York in five games in 2021. Now with Young out of town and a much different roster, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will look to flip the script.