What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 1 of NBA Playoffs series

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The New York Knicks will take on the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The winner of this series will advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Knicks finished the regular season with a 53-29 record, which helped earn them the No. 3 seed. New York was led all season by the dynamic duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Brunson averaged 26 points and 6.8 assists per game, while Towns added 20.1 points and 11.9 assists per game.

The Hawks made the playoffs despite the midseason trade of former star point guard Trae Young. Atlanta only had Young for 10 games this year due to injuries, and the team went 2-8 in that span. Since trading him, the Hawks went on a 28-15 run and avoided the play-in tournament by securing the No. 6 seed. Jalen Johnson is now Atlanta's player to watch. He led the franchise with 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game.

The Knicks are entering the postseason aiming to return to at least the conference semifinals, as they did last year. The Hawks are back in the playoffs for the first time in three years, and will look to escape the first round for the first time since 2021.

Here's what you need to know about Saturday's matchup between Knicks and Hawks, including broadcast information and start time.

What channel is Knicks vs. Hawks on today?