Knicks look to secure series win over the Hawks
New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Thursday, 7 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -2. 5; over/under is 213. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Knicks lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks look to clinch the series over the Atlanta Hawks in game six of the Eastern Conference first round.
The Knicks defeated the Hawks 126-97 in the last meeting on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 39 points, and Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 18. The Hawks are 27-25 in Eastern Conference games.
Atlanta is 7-8 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Knicks are 35-17 in conference matchups. New York is seventh in the NBA with 45.
6 rebounds per game led by Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 11. 9. The Hawks are shooting 47.