Knicks vs. Hawks Game 6 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs first-round series

Feb 8, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after his three point basket against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks can close out the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs first-round on Thursday night. This has been a dominating series with double-digit wins for Mike Brown's team.

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting in Game 5. The Knicks are seventh in the NBA with 45.6 rebounds per game led by Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 11.9.

This has been an interesting series for New York, who'll look to advance over a struggling Hawks team. Atlanta is 7-8 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Dyson Daniels is scoring 11.9 points per game and averaging 6.8 rebounds for the Hawks. CJ McCollum is averaging 18.7 points and 2.8 rebounds over the last 10 games.

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Knicks vs. Hawks live updates, highlights from Game 6 of NBA playoffs

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How to Watch New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks Game 6 NBA Playoffs

Thursday, April 30 7 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Knicks lead series 3-2

Knicks vs. Hawks Game 6 will be broadcast by ABC on ESPN and will stream live on the ESPN app.

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