The NBA Playoffs kick off today, with the play-in tournament just around the corner.
In the final game of today’s NBA on Prime tripleheader, the Atlanta Hawks – the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference – are set to go up against the No. 3 New York Knicks.
The Knicks (53-29) secured the third spot in the Eastern Conference for the second consecutive year, which means they have home court advantage in the first round.
This season, the Knicks and Hawks have faced off three times, with the Knicks winning two of those matchups. The last meeting was on April 6, where the Knicks triumphed 108-105.
Details on the Hawks vs. Knicks game:
- Matchup: NBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 1
- Date: April 18th at 6pm Eastern Time
- Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
- Streaming: Prime Video (Free Trial)
The second game between the Knicks and Hawks is slated for April 20th.
Start time for Hawks vs. Knicks:
The first game kicks off tonight, April 18th at 6pm ET.
Watching Hawks vs. Knicks for free:
Some games in the NBA Playoffs, including today’s matchup, are being streamed only on Prime Video. To catch the action, you’ll need to have an Amazon Prime subscription.
If you haven’t signed up for Prime Video yet, you can start a 30-day free trial, which also offers other Prime perks like free 2-day shipping and exclusive deals. Following the trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99 a month or $139 annually.
Additionally, anyone between 18 and 24 years of age can get a discount on the Young Adult Prime membership after age verification, with up to 50% off the standard monthly price (just $7.49 a month) after a 6-month free trial.
Knicks vs. Hawks playoff schedule:
- Game 1: April 18th, 6pm ET (Prime Video)
- Game 2: April 20th, 8pm ET (NBC)
- Game 3: April 23rd at 7pm ET (Prime Video)
- Game 4: April 25th, 6pm ET (NBC)
- Game 5: April 28th*
- Game 6: April 30th*
- Game 7: May 2nd*
* as needed
Upcoming key dates for the NBA Playoffs:
- April 18th: NBA playoffs first round begins
- June 3rd: NBA Finals Game 1
