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Atlanta Hawks

Record: (46-36), 1st in Southeast Division

Atlanta Hawks

Record: (46-36), 1st in Southeast Division

NBA

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NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks

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NBA

Hawks ‘gotta be smart ‘about how they build their team

Standings

Stats

Southeast Division

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 HawksHawks	46	36	.561	-
2 MagicMagic	45	37	.549	1
3 HornetsHornets	44	38	.537	2
4 HeatHeat	43	39	.524	3
5 WizardsWizards	17	65	.207	29

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

PPG

22.5

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SG, #7

3PM

251

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

ASSISTS

7.9

PHOTOS: Hawks beat the Knicks in Game 3

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) makes the go-ahead basket against Knicks guard Miles McBride in the final minute of Game 3 during the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-108. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) celebrate their 109-108 win against the New York Knicks in game 3 of the NBA first round playoffs at State Farm Arena, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans celebrate after a call is overturned in favor of the Hawks during Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Knicks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (front) attempts a shot against Knicks forward OG Anunoby during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum celebrates a 109-108 victory over the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans celebrate after Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga makes a 3-point basket against the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu goes up for a dunk against the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Corey Kispert (right) celebrates with the bench after a dunk by forward Onyeka Okongwu during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Knicks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rapper Boosie Badazz watches as the Hawks take on the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu celebrates after their 109-108 win against the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) attempts a shot against Knicks guard Miles McBride during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga celebrates after making a shot against the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Tyler Perry (center) watches a performance during a break in the action as the Hawks take on the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks fans celebrate during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Knicks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Rapper Soulja Boy performs next to Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk during Game 3 of the first-round playoff series against the Knicks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) goes up for a shot against Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and Knicks forward OG Anunoby during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (center) attempts a shot against Hawks guard Gabe Vincent (from left), forward Jalen Johnson and forward Jonathan Kuminga during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (center) grabs a rebound against Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) attempts a shot against Knicks forward OG Anunoby (left) and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns fight for a loose ball during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks head coach Quin Snyder (left) speaks with Hawks guard CJ McCollum during a timeout in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) attempts a shot and is fouled by Knicks forward OG Anunoby during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) drives against Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker dunks after time expires during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks owner Tony Ressler (right) celebrates after his team beat the Knicks, 109-108, during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga celebrates after a 109-108 victory over the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) celebrates with actor D.C. Young Fly after a 109-108 victory over the Knicks during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) makes the go-ahead basket against Knicks guard Miles McBride in the final minute of Game 3 during the first round of the NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 109-108. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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