New York Knicks chase fourth straight win over Atlanta Hawks
New York Knicks meet Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden, Friday 11:00am (NBA). New York Knicks have won 60 of the 101 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
New York Knicks come in 14th on the ladder; Atlanta Hawks are 13th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
Form
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 101 times on our records since 2001: New York Knicks 60, Atlanta Hawks 41.
Last time out (2025-26, Postseason), New York Knicks won 140–89 at State Farm Arena.
New York Knicks have won the last three against Atlanta Hawks.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Knicks by 51 points in 2025-26 (140–89).
Players to watch
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Atlanta Hawks, watch Nickeil Alexander-Walker (22.3 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jalen Johnson (18.3 points a game, 63 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks have won 16 of their last 21 at Madison Square Garden.
Atlanta Hawks have won 1 of 3 at Madison Square Garden.
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
