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Knicks Rout Hawks 126-97, Brunson Scores 39

4/29/2026

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Summary

Knicks Dominate Hawks

The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 on April 28 2026, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting and added eight assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 16 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals.
Coach Mike Brown praised the team’s resilience after the early deficit.

Summary

Knicks Lead

FanDuel lists Knicks -6.5, Hawks +6.5 (-255, +208) while Hard Rock Bet offers Knicks -250, Hawks +190 and an over 213.5 at -115.
FanDuel and DraftKings each provide promo codes for new bettors before Game 5 while the winner of a tied Game 5 wins the series about 82% of the time.
Atlanta’s Jock Landale is out with an ankle sprain while Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is listed after returning from injury.

History

Historical Context

The Supreme Court’s May 14 2018 decision in Murphy v. NCAA invalidated PASPA, letting states legalize sports betting. New Jersey enacted a law June 11 2018, and the new market produced over $300 billion in sportsbook revenue within six years. By the Knicks-Hawks Game 5 on April 28 2026, DraftKings and FanDuel were posting odds, showing the ruling’s boost to fan engagement and team revenue.

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Knicks Dominate Hawks

The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 on April 28 2026, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting and added eight assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 16 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals.
Coach Mike Brown praised the team’s resilience after the early deficit.

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