New York hosts Atlanta with 1-0 series lead
Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 8 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -5. 5; over/under is 216. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Knicks won the last matchup 113-102 on Saturday, led by 28 points from Jalen Brunson. CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 26. The Knicks are 35-17 in Eastern Conference games.
New York has a 9-4 record in one-possession games. The Hawks are 27-25 in Eastern Conference play. Atlanta is third in the league scoring 18.
1 fast break points per game. McCollum leads the Hawks averaging 5. 0.