Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New York Knicks will take on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The winner of this series will advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks finished the regular season with a 53-29 record, which helped earn them the No. 3 seed.

New York was led all season by the dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brunson averaged 26 points and 6.8 assists per game, while Towns added 20.1 points and 11.9 assists per game. The Hawks made the playoffs despite the midseason trade of former star point guard Trae Young.

Atlanta only had Young for 10 games this year due to injuries, and the team went 2-8 in that span. Since trading him, the Hawks went on a 28-15 run and avoided the play-in tournament by securing the No. 6 seed. Jalen Johnson is now Atlanta's player to watch.

He led the franchise with 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. The Knicks are entering the postseason aiming to return to at least the conference semifinals, as they did last year. The Hawks are back in the playoffs for the first time in three years, and will look to escape the first round for the first time since 2021.

Here's what you need to know about Saturday's matchup between Knicks and Hawks, including broadcast information and start time.What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today?TV channel: NoneLive stream: Prime VideoKnicks vs. Hawks Game 1 will not air on traditional television but will stream live on Prime Video.Watch select 2026 NBA Playoffs games exclusively on Prime Video, which is included in the 30-day free trial for new Amazon Prime customers.

Knicks vs. Hawks start timeDate: Saturday, April 18Time: 6 p.m. ETGame 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between Knicks and Hawks is set to tip off at 6 p.m.

ET from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Knicks vs. Hawks series scheduleDateGameTime (ET)WatchApril 18Game 1 at Knicks6 p.m.Prime VideoApril 20Game 2 at Knicks8 p.m.NBC, Peacock, DIRECTVApril 23Game 3 at Hawks7 p.m.Prime VideoApril 25Game 4 at Hawks6 p.m.NBC, Peacock, DIRECTVApril 28Game 5* at KnicksTBATBDApril 30Game 6* at HawksTBATBDMay 2Game 7* at KnicksTBATBD* If necessaryNBA Playoffs bracket 2026Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.

EventDatesPlay-In TournamentApril 14-17First round beginsApril 18Conference semifinals beginMay 4*NBA Draft LotteryMay 10Eastern Conference finals beginMay 19*Western Conference finals beginMay 20*NBA Finals beginJune 3NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 19* Can move up depending on earlier seriesRelated LinksLatest NBA news and rumorsFull 2025-26 NBA schedule and scoresHow to bet on the NBAThe GOAT Debate: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James