The New York Knicks wrapped up the regular season with a strong finish, winning five of their last six games, while the Atlanta Hawks faltered, losing three of their last four. This momentum carried into the playoffs, where the Knicks secured a 113-102 victory in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday.

As the teams prepare for Game 2 at Madison Square Garden on April 20, the Knicks look to take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Hawks, who have struggled in recent postseason appearances.

Key highlights include:

• Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 25.
• The Knicks won two of three regular-season games against the Hawks.
• Atlanta has lost three consecutive postseason series since their 2021 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

In other action, the Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:30 p.m. ET, looking to build on their 116-105 Game 1 win. The Nuggets aim to avenge their previous playoff exit against the Timberwolves.

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs also continue, with the Anaheim Ducks facing the Edmonton Oilers at 10 p.m. ET. The Oilers, pursuing their third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final, face a Ducks team returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2018.

In MLB, the St. Louis Cardinals (13-8) take on the Miami Marlins (10-12) at 6:40 p.m. ET, with the Cardinals seeking their sixth straight victory after a strong performance against the Houston Astros.

The latest betting odds indicate the Knicks are 6.5-point favorites against the Hawks, while the Nuggets are favored by 7.5 points over the Timberwolves, and the Oilers sit at -175 against the Ducks.