On Saturday, the New York Knicks played the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
The Knicks won by a score of 114-98.
They have now tied up the series at 2-2.
OG Anunoby led the way with 22 points, ten rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block while shooting 9/16 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Knicks Claim
GettyEarvin “Magic” Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers‘ season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California.
Following the game, NBA legend Magic Johnson made a bold claim about the Knicks (via X).
Johnson wrote: “The New York Knicks dominated the Atlanta Hawks in a 114-98 victory last night. They showed me once again why they’re the only team in the East that can beat the Boston Celtics!
The Knicks had five guys in double figures and were led by Karl Anthony Towns who had a triple double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists! When Karl Anthony Towns plays like he did last night with physicality on both ends of the court the Knicks are hard to beat!”
The Knicks had five guys in double figures and were led by Karl Anthony Towns who had a triple double
NBA Fans React To Johnson’s Post
GettyEarvin “Magic” Johnson reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Here’s what people said in response to Johnson’s post:
@jrny85: “Boston fans in shambles knowing they’re gonna have to play the Knicks and not the hawks!!!!!!”
@seanston42: “That’s why you my 🐐👑🔥💯”
@DefyClapClap: “The GOAT knows.”
Looking At The Knicks
GettyHead coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Knicks are the third seed after going 53-29.
They are now 23-20 in the 43 games they have played on the road.
Following Game 4, the teams are headed back to Madison Square Garden for Game 5 on Tuesday.
Last season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.
GettyJalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks converses with CJ McCollum #3 of the Atlanta Hawks after their 108-105 win at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
There will be a lot of pressure on head coach Mike Brown to get the team back to the Conference Finals (or further).
He was hired over the offseason after the team moved on from Tom Thibodeau.
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Bold Claim About New York Knicks