New York Knicks chase fourth straight win over Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks meet New York Knicks at State Farm Arena, Saturday 11:00am (NBA). New York Knicks have won 60 of the 101 meetings with Atlanta Hawks since 2001.
The big picture
Atlanta Hawks come in 14th on the ladder; New York Knicks are 15th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Atlanta Hawks are 6–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.1 points for and 114.9 against.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
Atlanta Hawks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Washington Wizards 139–132.
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
Atlanta Hawks arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 101 times on our records since 2001: Atlanta Hawks 41, New York Knicks 60.
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 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).
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).
At State Farm Arena
Atlanta Hawks have won 17 of their last 22 at State Farm Arena.
New York Knicks have won 3 of 4 at State Farm Arena.
The deeper numbers
Atlanta Hawks rank second in NBA for second quarters in 2026-27 (+4.9 points a game).
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.
