Atlanta Hawks 97, New York Knicks 126
NBA · 2026-04-28 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Atlanta Hawks 126–97 on 2026-04-28 in NBA play, a 29-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:56 swung win probability 68% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 22 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| New York Knicks | 35 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:56 swung win probability 68% → 91%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q1 22-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 5:59 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q1 0:56 | 68% → 91% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q2 3:08 | 95% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 12–0 | Q4 5:59 | 100% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 10–0 | Q4 0:18 | 100% → 100% |