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How to watch Hawks vs. Knicks playoff game via live online stream

We go over how you can watch Game 5 of the Hawks-Knicks series in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs airing on TNT.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots over New York Knicks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during the first quarter in game four in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

TNT will host Wednesday’s first round NBA playoff matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks with tip off set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, and will air on Bally Sports SE-ATL in the Hawks market and on MSG in the Knicks market.

If you aren’t around a TV to check out this NBA playoff matchup, you can stream the game on Watch TNT or via their mobile app. But keep in mind that you need a cable-login subscription. If you don’t have a cable login to access TNT for a live stream, you can get a free trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream the game.

The Hawks are looking to end their first-round playoff series against the Hawks tonight after taking a commanding 3-1 series lead on Sunday. Atlanta defeated New York 113-96 in Game 4, thanks to the dynamic duo of Trae Young and John Collins. Young led the Hawks with 27 points on 9-of-21 shooting from the field, while Collins added 22 points and 8 rebounds. The Hawks also got a major boost off the bench from Danilo Gallinari. The veteran forward had 21 points in 25 minutes.

Julius Randle led the Knicks with 23 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 7 assists. RJ Barrett was right behind the Most Improved Player with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Knicks did not do a great job shooting from three-point range at 31%, while the Hawks shot 38%.