Hawks vs Knicks
Sat, Dec 27
Final
Hawks
Hawks
(15 - 17)
125
-
128
Knicks
Knicks
(21 - 9)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 27 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 125 |
| Knicks | 33 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 128 |
Venue: State Farm Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Onyeka Okongwu
ATL | #17 | FC
31
14
1
Karl-Anthony Towns
NYK | #32 | CF
36
16
1
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Knicks are well-positioned to capitalize on their rest advantage and superior rebounding against a slumping Hawks team playing the second night of a back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Atlanta is playing on zero days of rest after a loss to Miami yesterday, while New York has been off since Christmas.
- • The Hawks are currently on a five-game losing streak, surrendering an average of 128.7 points per game in that span.
- • New York ranks 3rd in the NBA in rebounding (46.1 RPG), creating a significant advantage against Atlanta's 25th-ranked rebounding unit.
- • Kristaps Porzingis remains out for Atlanta due to reconditioning, leaving them vulnerable in the paint against Karl-Anthony Towns.
- • The Knicks have won 8 of their last 10 games, boasting a top-5 offense (120.3 PPG) led by Jalen Brunson.
- • Atlanta must leverage their 3rd-ranked fast break offense to exploit any transition fatigue in the Knicks' defense.
