The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks met at State Farm Arena for Game 3, as both teams looked to take a series lead in the Friday evening tilt. The Hawks were able to win their first home playoff game since 2017 by final score of 105-94 behind a solid, balanced team attack.
The Hawks ran out the same starting five they used in the first two games, while the Knicks made a change. New York inserted Derrick Rose into the starting unit for Elfrid Payton, a move many believed may come after Game 1.
The first quarter was dominated by.