New York Knicks 140, Atlanta Hawks 89
NBA · 2026-04-30 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Atlanta Hawks 140–89 on 2026-04-30 in NBA play, a 51-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:26 swung win probability 65% → 18%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 40 | 43 | 34 | 23 | 140 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 15 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 4:26 swung win probability 65% → 18%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q1 15-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q2 9:58 (win probability 8% → 0% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 9–0 | Q1 9:13 | 41% → 71% |
| New York Knicks | 14–0 | Q1 4:26 | 65% → 18% |
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q1 2:11 | 23% → 5% |
| New York Knicks | 16–0 | Q2 9:58 | 8% → 0% |
| New York Knicks | 12–0 | Q2 6:48 | 0% → 0% |
| New York Knicks | 10–0 | Q2 4:39 | 0% → 0% |
| New York Knicks | 10–0 | Q3 10:40 | 0% → 0% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 11–0 | Q3 5:04 | 0% → 0% |