Knicks vs. Hawks NBA Playoffs Tickets at MSG

Cheapest prices for Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:12pm

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The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks are set to face off in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, with the series starting at Madison Square Garden. Fans looking to attend the games can find tickets starting at $334 per game on StubHub, while Hawks home games in Atlanta have tickets available for as low as $93 including fees.

Why it matters

This will be the second consecutive year the Knicks have earned home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, building on the momentum of their successful regular season. The matchup between the two teams promises an exciting and competitive series, with the Knicks looking to avenge their 2021 playoff loss to the Hawks.

The details

The Knicks and Hawks met three times during the 2025-26 regular season, with New York winning two of those contests. Their final matchup on April 6 was a 108-105 nail-biter that saw the Knicks rally late to secure the victory. Key factors in the playoff series will be the continued dominance of Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, as well as the Hawks' fast-paced style of play under coach Quin Snyder.

  • Game One is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 6 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden.
  • The remaining games in the series have not yet been scheduled.

The players

Jalen Brunson

The Knicks' star point guard who led the team in scoring during the regular season.

Karl-Anthony Towns

The Knicks' All-Star center who was a key contributor in the team's regular season victories over the Hawks.

Jalen Johnson

The Hawks' young forward who will play a crucial role in the team's attempt to upset the Knicks.

Quin Snyder

The Hawks' head coach who is known for his fast-paced, up-tempo offensive system.

Mike Brown

The Knicks' head coach who will look to guide his team to victory in the first-round matchup.

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What they’re saying

“It wasn't necessarily going his way the whole night. But he stayed with it and did what great players are supposed to do and carried us home down the stretch.”

— Mike Brown, Knicks Head Coach

“We didn't pay any attention to that. It's just what they wanted to do.”

— Jordan Clarkson, Hawks Guard

What’s next

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The takeaway

This first-round playoff series between the Knicks and Hawks promises to be an exciting and hard-fought matchup, with both teams looking to advance to the next round of the postseason. Fans will be eager to see if the Knicks can avenge their 2021 playoff loss to the Hawks and make a deep run in this year's playoffs.