The third-seeded New York Knicks will look to get back on track when they meet the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup on Thursday. Atlanta stunned New York 107-106 on Monday to even the series at 1-1. The Hawks (46-36), who won the Southeast Division, are looking to advance past the first round for the first time since 2020-21. The Knicks (53-29), who finished second in the Atlantic Division, have reached the postseason in each of the last four seasons.
Tip-off from State Farm Arena in Atlanta is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Hawks lead the all-time series 210-205, but the Knicks hold a 10-6 edge in the postseason. The Knicks are a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Hawks odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 214.5, having dropped 2 points since opening at 216.5.
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