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Apr
Aussies in the NBA
Dyson Daniels has 6 points as Hawks drop Game 4
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (#5) attacks off the dribble against New York Knicks’ Josh Hart during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round at State Farm Arena. Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Highlights
Knicks level series as Daniels contributes but Hawks struggle offensively in Game 4 loss
- No Garden Party for Dyson Daniels' Hawks in Game 1
- Younger Daniels brother puts 'Dash' through 2026 draft
- Dyson's Hawks snatch Game 2 in 'Knick' of time
And just like that, the New York Knicks have tied their first round series against Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks with a ultra-professional road win in Game 4 in Atlanta.
NBA Scores: New York Knicks 114 def. Atlanta Hawks 98 (Final)
Eastern Conference First Round – Game 4
Series tied 2–2
State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA
- Quarter Scores: NY 27–20 │ 31–24 │ 28–21 │ 28–33
- Largest Lead: Knicks +22
- Game Flow: New York controlled the first three quarters, building separation through efficiency and ball movement before managing the fourth.
New York dictated tempo from the opening tip, outscoring Atlanta in every quarter through the first three periods to effectively decide Game 4 before the final break.
The Knicks shot 49% from the field and 45% from three (14–31), generating clean looks across their starting unit while winning the possession battle with 43 rebounds to 38.
Karl-Anthony Towns anchored the performance with a 20-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, controlling the interior and facilitating offence.
OG Anunoby added 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson chipped in 19 points and 3 assists despite six turnovers.
New York’s starting five combined for 79 points, 31 rebounds, and 18 assists, consistently winning matchups across the floor.
Dyson Daniels fills the stat sheet in loss
With Jock Landale unavailable for Atlanta, the responsibility shifted across the Hawks’ rotation.
Dyson Daniels produced a balanced line in 30 minutes:
- 6 points │ 9 rebounds │ 6 assists │ 2 steals │ 2 turnovers │ 3–7 FG
The Hawks shot just 41% from the field and 24% from three (10–41), a gap that defined the outcome.
Atlanta’s offence stalls under pressure
Atlanta had five players score in double figures but lacked efficiency and continuity:
- CJ McCollum – 17 points (8–15 FG)
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker – 15 points (5–10 from three)
- Jalen Johnson – 14 points, 5 assists
Despite those contributions, the Hawks committed 18 turnovers and failed to match New York’s execution in half-court sets.
By the Numbers
- FG%: NY 49% │ ATL 41%
- 3PT: NY 14–31 (45%) │ ATL 10–41 (24%)
- Rebounds: NY 43 │ ATL 38
- Assists: NY 23 │ ATL 20
- Turnovers: NY 14 │ ATL 18
The series resets at 2–2, but the margin in Game 4 highlights the gap when New York executes offensively.
