The New York Knicks rolled into Atlanta on Saturday and walked out with a convincing 114-98 win in Game 4, knotting the first-round series with the Hawks at two games apiece. The victory halted New York's slide in the matchup and sends the whole thing back to Madison Square Garden for a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday.
Towns Delivers A Triple-Double
Karl-Anthony Towns put on a clinic, piling up a 20-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double that left Atlanta juggling coverages all night. The Hawks had to respect him at the rim and as a playmaker, which opened lanes for everyone else and shifted the game firmly in New York's favor. According to reporting by the New York Post, Towns' all-around effort was the engine behind the Knicks' blowout on the road.
Anunoby Spearheads The Rout
OG Anunoby set the tone early and never really let the Hawks breathe. He led the Knicks with 29 points, mixing in timely threes with his trademark physical defense to stretch a solid start into a comfortable cushion. Jalen Brunson added 26, and the bench chipped in key minutes to keep Atlanta from ever getting sustained stops, as reflected in the game's play-by-play and box score flow.
Brunson Shakes Off An Early Scare
Brunson gave New York a brief scare in the third quarter when he went down chasing a loose ball and had to exit. He returned, settled the offense, and helped close the door on any hint of a Hawks rally. Postgame reports noted how the Knicks kept the ball hopping while he regrouped, with Towns repeatedly finding cutters and shooters to punish Atlanta's scrambling defense, as shown in the official box score at NBA.com.
What’s Next
The series now shifts back to Madison Square Garden for Game 5 on Tuesday, April 28, with an evening tipoff listed on league and ticket sites. Per the Knicks' playoff schedule coverage and ticket listings, the winner on Tuesday grabs a crucial edge before the series returns to Atlanta for a potential Game 6, as outlined by Sports Illustrated and the event details on AXS.
