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Hawks edge Knicks 109-108, take series lead.

4/24/2026

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Summary

Hawks Beat Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 109-108 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead.
BetMGM listed the Knicks as 1.5-point favorites at -118, the Hawks at -102, with an over/under of 214.5.
OG Anunoby scored 29 points for New York in Game 3.
Atlanta, 46-36 and sixth in points per game at 118.5, shot 47.4% while New York shot 53-29 and ranked 11th in field-goal percentage at 47.8%.

Summary

Hawks Take Lead

After a 109-108 loss, the Knicks locker room was silent with players holding their heads in their hands.
Coach Mike Brown warned the series is seven games, assigned Josh Hart to guard CJ McCollum in the second half, and held McCollum to 0-for-3.
Hawks coach Quin Snyder won two challenges overturning a Kuminga foul and a McCollum foul on Deuce McBride, and the NBA’s account tweeted that Atlanta took a 2-1 series lead.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 NBA Finals featured the Boston Celtics defeating the Phoenix Suns in a historic Game 5, which went into triple overtime, marking the longest game in NBA history. This victory secured the Celtics' 13th championship, while the Suns were still in search of their first title. The matchup underscored the NBA's growing popularity and competitive nature, setting the stage for future rivalries.

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Hawks Beat Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 109-108 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead.
BetMGM listed the Knicks as 1.5-point favorites at -118, the Hawks at -102, with an over/under of 214.5.
OG Anunoby scored 29 points for New York in Game 3.
Atlanta, 46-36 and sixth in points per game at 118.5, shot 47.4% while New York shot 53-29 and ranked 11th in field-goal percentage at 47.8%.

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