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Atlanta Hawks

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

Atlanta Hawks

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

‘Uncle’ Bob Rathbun talks Hawks playoffs, TV future

KEN SUGIURA

In humbling Game 5 rout, no shortage of painful lessons for Hawks

NBA

Everything you need to know about the Hawks’ opening playoff series

Curtain starting to fall on Hawks’ playoff run

KEN SUGIURA

No better time for Jalen Johnson’s breakthrough than Hawks’ Game 5

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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