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Knicks Eye Closeout vs. Hawks in Game 6
1 May
Summary
- Knicks guard Josh Hart will play despite back injury.
- Game 6 tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on April 30.
- Knicks are favored to win, with a spread of -2.5.

The 2026 NBA postseason is reaching a critical juncture, with the New York Knicks aiming to close out their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Knicks guard Josh Hart, who experienced a back issue in Game 5, has been cleared to play. Hart has been a key contributor in the series, averaging 9.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. The probable starting lineups have been released, with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart set to lead the Knicks against the Hawks' CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
ESPN will broadcast the game, with Fubo offering streaming options. The Knicks are favored by 2.5 points on the moneyline, with odds of -150, reflecting their strong performance in recent games. A win tonight would send the Knicks to the next round, while a Hawks victory would force a decisive Game 7 back in New York on Saturday, May 2.