Hawks, Knicks continue First Round scrap


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Atlanta Hawks v New York Knicks

2020-21 NBA Playoffs

Eastern Conference First Round, Game 6
Friday 4 June 2021
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

The Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks are set to continue their First Round scrap in the NBA Playoffs with a possible Game 6 clash at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday 4 June 2021.

The Hawks have put themselves firmly in control of the series, claiming a 113-96 triumph over the Knicks in Atlanta on Monday morning to put themselves 3-1 up. Atlanta could secure a place in the next round with a victory on Thursday at Madison Square Garden, but the Knicks will be fighting to send it to at least a sixth game.

“Obviously, we're excited to win a game,” said star man Trae Young, who bagged 27 points in the teams’ last game. “But the job's not done. It's not done until the series is over. We have to have that same mentality, that same approach, try to go up to New York and finish it there.”

John Collins added, “We have so many guys who are skilled with the basketball. We have great chemistry with each other. I think the sky's the limit with this team when we do the right things.”

As for the Knicks, Julius Randle is hoping they can hit back on home soil to extend the series and keep alive in their first Playoff appearance since 2013: “We’ve got a Game 5 back at home to extend this series,” Randle said. “I love our chances. It’s not over. It’s not nearly over.”

Coach Tom Thibodeau added, “We’ve got to fix it. We’ve got to fix it fast.”

In head-to-head stats, the Hawks and the Kicks have met in 13 Playoff games since 1949-50, with New York claiming nine wins compared to four for Atlanta. The teams’ last Playoff series prior to 2020-21 was in 1998-99, with the Knicks winning 4-0.

The winner of this Playoff series will advance to face the Philadelphia 76ers or the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference semifinals later this month.
 

Hawks v Knicks – 2020-21 Playoff series results thus far


Game 1: Knicks 105-107 Hawks
Game 2: Knicks 101-92 Hawks
Game 3: Hawks 105-94 Knicks
Game 4: Hawks 113-96 Knicks

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Published: 06/04/2021