In a critical matchup, the Atlanta Hawks are set to face the New York Knicks on Friday at 7:30 p.m. EST. This game will take place in New York as Atlanta looks to snap its current three-game road losing streak.
Recent Performance Overview
The Atlanta Hawks currently hold a record of 16 wins and 19 losses, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the New York Knicks are performing well, with a record of 23 wins and 10 losses, putting them second in the same conference.
Team Stats and Comparisons
- Atlanta Hawks:
- 9-13 in Eastern Conference games
- Averaging 14.4 made 3-pointers per game
- 17.3 fast break points per game
- Key players: Jalen Johnson (24 points, 10.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists), Onyeka Okongwu (17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists)
- New York Knicks:
- 18-8 against conference opponents
- Averaging 15.5 made 3-pointers per game
- 15.3 fast break points per game
- Top performers: Jalen Brunson (29.4 points, 6.6 assists), Miles McBride (21 points average over last 10 games)
Previous Matchup
This game marks the second meeting of the season between these two teams. The Knicks emerged victorious in the earlier encounter, winning 128-125 on December 28. Karl-Anthony Towns notably scored 36 points in that matchup.
Recent Trends
In their last ten games, the New York Knicks have excelled with a record of 7-3. They averaged 122.2 points, showcasing a solid shooting percentage of 48.7% from the field. Their opponents averaged 119.8 points per game.
The Hawks, however, have struggled with a 2-8 record during the same period. They have averaged 122.3 points, but their defense has been a concern, allowing opponents to score an average of 129.2 points per game.
Injury Reports
As both teams prepare for the game, injuries remain a factor:
- New York Knicks:
- Mitchell Robinson: day to day (ankle)
- Landry Shamet: day to day (shoulder)
- Josh Hart: day to day (ankle)
- Atlanta Hawks:
- N’Faly Dante: out for the season (knee)
- Trae Young: day to day (quad)
This upcoming game presents an opportunity for the Hawks to change their trajectory as they battle one of the stronger teams in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta will need a solid performance to break their losing streak and gain momentum moving forward.
