Atlanta takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against New York
New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 6 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -1. 5; over/under is 214. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Hawks lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Hawks won the last meeting 109-108 on Thursday, led by 24 points from Jalen Johnson. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 29. The Hawks have gone 27-25 against Eastern Conference teams.
Atlanta has a 7-8 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Knicks are 35-17 in Eastern Conference play. New York ranks fifth in the NBA giving up only 110.
1 points while holding opponents to 46. 0% shooting. The 118.