On Thursday night, the New York Knicks will be at State Farm Arena in Georgia for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Knicks are coming off a 126-97 victory in Game 5 (at home).
Jalen Brunson erupted for 39 points, three rebounds and eight assists while shooting 15/23 from the field and 3/5 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.
Real App wrote: “Jalen Brunson now has the 3rd most 35-point playoff games by a PG in NBA HISTORY.”
Knicks Announce Injury Report For Game 6
GettyJosh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at Knicks Training Facility on September 23, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.
UPDATE: Josh Hart is available (h/t Underdog NBA).
At this time of the season, teams are usually dealing with injuries.
So far, the Knicks have been lucky to have all of their key players available in the first five games of the series.
That said, Josh Hart has been added to the team’s injury report for Game 6 (as questionable).
SNY’s Ian Begley wrote: “Knicks are listing Josh Hart (lower back contusion) as questionable for Game 6 of Knicks-Hawks tomorrow. Hart appeared to hurt his back during NYK’s Game 5 win. Knicks lead series, 3-2.”
Hart is in his fourth season playing for New York.
The former Villanova star finished the regular season with averages of 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.8% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range in 66 games.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
GettyAtlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder speaks to the media at the Atlanta Hawks training facility at the Emory Healthcare Courts in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 22, 2024.
The Hawks have also been mostly healthy.
Their only player who will be out for Game 6 is Jock Landale.
He has yet to appear in a game in the series.
The 30-year-old finished the regular season with averages of 10.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 38.3% from three-point range in 68 games.
Underdog NBA wrote (on April 16): “Status alert: Jock Landale (ankle) expected to miss at least 2 more weeks.”
GettyQuinten Post #21 of the Golden State Warriors and Jock Landale #31 of the Atlanta Hawks battle for position during first quarter at State Farm Arena on March 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Knicks And Hawks
GettyNickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Knicks have a 3-2 lead over the Hawks after winning each of the previous two games.
If the Hawks are able to stay alive, Game 7 would be back at Madison Square Garden.
Whoever wins the series will face off against the Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers.
UPDATE: New York Knicks Announce Intriguing Injury Report For Hawks Game 6