The Hawks took a commanding 3–1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round series Sunday, dispatching New York 113–96. After a Game 2 loss, Atlanta has now won the last two matchups in the series by a combined 28 points. Trae Young continued to shine in his debut postseason, picking up 27 points and nine assists in the win. Meanwhile, Julius Randle continued to struggle, shooting under 40% from the field for the fourth straight game—though he finished with a series-high 23 points. Here are three thoughts on the Hawks’ win.
Atlanta’s Offense Is Well Balanced
Young will rightfully draw many headlines for his performance in this series.