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Final Injury Report for Hawks-Knicks Game 2: Will OG Anunoby, Onyeka Okongwu Play?

The New York Knicks are at home on Monday night as they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

New York enters Monday's game with a 1-0 series lead after defeating Atlanta at home on Saturday night.

 New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

In Saturday's victory over the Hawks, Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 28 points, five rebounds and seven assists while Karl-Anthony Towns added 25 points, eight rebounds and four assists of his own.

Now New York will try to grab another victory at home on Monday over the Hawks as they try to take a commanding 2-0 series lead before the series shifts to Atlanta for Game 3.

On the other side, Atlanta enters Monday's contest trailing 0-1 in the series after losing on the road to the Knicks on Saturday night in Game 1.

 Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Jalen Johnson led the way for the Hawks in Saturday's loss as he ended the game with 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists while C.J. McCollum recorded 26 points and three rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 2 on Monday night, both squads may be without one of their key players due to injury.

Hawks Injury Report: Will Onyeka Okongwu Play?

For the Hawks, they have two players listed on their injury report, including center Onyeka Okongwu.

 Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Atlanta has listed Okongwu as questionable due to right knee inflammation and he is in danger of missing Game 2 of their first-round series against the Knicks.

If Okongwu is sidelined on Monday, Mouhamed Gueye and Tony Bradley could both be in line for increased roles.

 Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (31) Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (31) Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Hawks have ruled out Jock Landale as he remains sidelined while recovering from a right ankle sprain that has sidelined him since April 3 and is expected to keep him out at least two more weeks.

Knicks Injury Report: Will OG Anunoby Play?

On the other side, the Knicks have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed forward OG Anunoby as probable.

 New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

New York has listed Anunoby as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with a left ankle sprain that he suffered during the third quarter of Saturday's victory.

Fans can catch Game 2 of the first-round series between the Hawks and Knicks from Madison Square Garden on Monday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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This story was originally published April 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

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