Peachtree Hoops · May 30, 2021
Preview: Hawks look for 3-1 lead vs. Knicks
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks took a 2-1 lead over the New York Knicks in a Game 3 win Friday night in State Farm Arena, handling the Knicks 105-94 behind a 22-3 second quarter run. Trae Young led the way with 21 points and 14 assists in the victory to give the Hawks the series lead.
The Knicks will be desperate for a win Sunday afternoon’s Game 4, in an effort to avoid going down 3-1 in the series. Julius Randle continue to struggle for New York in Game 3, shooting 2-of-15 from the floor in the loss. Derrick Rose has been the lone offensive bright spot for much of the series, scoring 30 points as he moved into the starting lineup for Game 3.