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Knicks Down Hawks 16, Series Tied 2-2

4/26/2026

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Summary

Knicks Tie Series

Knicks beat Hawks by 16 points in Game 4 on April 25, 2026, tying the series 2-2.
Karl-Anthony Towns gave Knicks early post-up opportunities and drew fouls that helped build the lead and keep starters on floor late.
The series moves to Madison Square Garden for Game 5, where Knicks will seek home-court redemption.
NBC and Peacock will broadcast the Game 5 tip-off at 6 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena.

Summary

Pistons Game 4

Game 4 of the Pistons-Magic series is Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m. ET at Orlando’s Kia Center and will air on NBC, Peacock and Detroit’s WXYT-FM 97.1.
The winner will face the Cavaliers-Raptors fourth-fifth seed victor in the semifinals as the NBA does not reseed.
Desmond Bane tied the franchise playoff record with seven 3-pointers while Paolo Banchero logged nine assists, 11-for-14 free throws and his 12th 20-point game of the postseason.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 NBA Finals saw the Chicago Bulls defeat the Utah Jazz 4-2, delivering Michael Jordan’s sixth championship and the series’ record 22.3 Nielsen rating with an average 35.9 million U.S. viewers on NBC. NBC’s contract, renewed through the 2002 Finals, established a long-term network partnership that the 2026 Knicks-Hawks and Pistons-Magic NBC/Peacock streams continue, underscoring the league’s enduring broadcast revenue model.

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Knicks Tie Series

Knicks beat Hawks by 16 points in Game 4 on April 25, 2026, tying the series 2-2.
Karl-Anthony Towns gave Knicks early post-up opportunities and drew fouls that helped build the lead and keep starters on floor late.
The series moves to Madison Square Garden for Game 5, where Knicks will seek home-court redemption.
NBC and Peacock will broadcast the Game 5 tip-off at 6 p.m. ET from State Farm Arena.

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