New York Knicks 108, Atlanta Hawks 109
NBA · 2026-04-23 · Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defeated New York Knicks 109–108 on 2026-04-23 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:59 swung win probability 47% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 21 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 108 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 33 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 109 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 3:59 swung win probability 47% → 82%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q1 21-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 3:59 (win probability 47% → 82% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 11–0 | Q1 3:59 | 47% → 82% |
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q2 1:27 | 98% → 88% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q3 9:49 | 84% → 98% |
| New York Knicks | 11–0 | Q3 6:40 | 98% → 75% |