NBA Playoffs Game 1 score, news and highlights
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks will host the Atlanta Hawks for Game 1 of the NBA playoffs on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.
- The Hawks enter the playoffs with the third-best winning percentage (.769) since the All-Star break, led by star forward Jalen Johnson.
- Despite missing Trae Young, Atlanta has shown strong performance, putting Knicks' Jalen Brunson and the team on alert for a potential upset.
- The matchup raises questions about whether the Knicks can start the series strong or if the surging Hawks will dominate.
- Fans can follow The Post’s live updates for ongoing coverage, scores, and highlights of the 2026 NBA playoffs.