The Knicks entered the 2026 playoffs as the higher seed against Atlanta. After winning Game 1, they dropped two close contests by a single point each before bouncing back in Game 4 with a 114–98 win in Atlanta. Tonight's Game 5 at Madison Square Garden is pivotal for the series lead.
: The Knicks won 118–109 in an NBA Cup group stage match. The Knicks entered the 2026 playoffs as the
: The Knicks won 127–98 behind Jalen Brunson’s 27 points. The Knicks entered the 2026 playoffs as the
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks' regular season concluded on April 12, 2026, with a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. During the 2025–26 regular season, the Knicks and Bucks met three times: The Knicks entered the 2026 playoffs as the