What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After a thrilling game with four ties and six lead changes in the first half alone, the New York Knicks expanded the margin in Quarter 3 to clinch a game one victory.
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With the No. 6 seed Hawks proving they can hang with the No. 3 seed Knicks, Game 2 may be more of the same back-and-forth action.
Each of the Knicks’ starters managed double figures in Game 1, with Jalen Brunson leading the way at 28. Josh Hart also managed a double-double, dropping 11 points and 14 rebounds to boot. The bench managed 20 points of their own in the contest, making the final victory a collective effort.
The Hawks had four reliable scoring options in game one, who took the brunt of the scoring. CJ McCollum lead the way with 26 points while Jalen Johnson followed shortly behind with 23. The bench managed just 13 points, with Jonathan Kuminga providing 8 of them.
Here’s what you need to know about Monday’s matchup between Knicks and Hawks, including broadcast information and start time.
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What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today?
Knicks vs. Hawks Game 2 will be broadcast by NBC and will stream live on Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.
Knicks vs. Hawks start time
Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Knicks and Hawks is set to tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Knicks vs. Hawks series schedule
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Date |
Game |
Time (ET) |
Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
|
April 18 |
Game 1: Knicks 113, Hawks 102 |
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— |
|
April 20 |
Game 2 at Knicks |
8 p.m. |
NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
|
April 23 |
Game 3 at Hawks |
7 p.m. |
Prime Video |
|
April 25 |
Game 4 at Hawks |
6 p.m. |
NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
|
April 28 |
Game 5* at Knicks |
TBA |
TBD |
|
April 30 |
Game 6* at Hawks |
TBA |
TBD |
|
May 2 |
Game 7* at Knicks |
TBA |
TBD |
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
|
Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
|
Play-In Tournament |
April 14-17 |
|
First round begins |
April 18 |
|
Conference semifinals begin |
May 4* |
|
NBA Draft Lottery |
May 10 |
|
Eastern Conference finals begin |
May 19* |
|
Western Conference finals begin |
May 20* |
|
NBA Finals begin |
June 3 |
|
NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) |
June 19 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series

