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With the Play-In Tournament in the rearview, the NBA Playoffs officially tip off today.
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The third game of today’s NBA on Prime triple-header features the No. 6 seed in the East, Atlanta Hawks, facing off with the No. 3 New York Knicks.
For the second season in a row, the Knicks (53-29) finished third in the Eastern Conference, capturing the No. 3 seed and home court advantage in the first round.
The Knicks and Hawks faced off three times this season, most recently on April 6. The Knicks won two of three, including the April 6 matchup 108-105.
Hawks vs. Knicks: what to know
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What: NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 1
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When: April 18, 6 p.m. ET
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Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
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Streaming: Prime Video (try it free)
Game 2 of the Knicks-Hawks playoff series is set for Monday, April 20.
Hawks vs. Knicks start time:
Game 1 of the Hawks vs. Knicks playoff series tips off at 6 p.m. ET tonight, April 18.
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How to watch Hawks vs. Knicks for free:
Select NBA playoff games, including tonight’s Hawks vs. Knicks matchup, are streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch the game.
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Knicks-Hawks first round playoff schedule
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Game 1: April 18, 6 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
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Game 2: April 20, 8 p.m. ET (NBC)
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Game 3: April 23, 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
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Game 4: April 25, 6 p.m. ET (NBC)
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NBA Playoffs key dates:
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April 18: NBA Playoffs First Round begins
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June 3: Game 1 of the NBA Finals
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