The New York Knicks (25-21, 14-8 Away), one of the NBA’s top shooting defenses, head to face the Atlanta Hawks (23-22, 12-9 Home) on Friday. New York was beaten by the Washington Wizards 116-105 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson had a standout performance in the loss with 32 points.
The Knicks are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta won their fourth in a row on Wednesday at American Airlines Center, beating the Dallas Mavericks 130-122. Dejounte Murray had 30 points and seven rebounds to lead the team. The Hawks are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.
The teams are meeting for the last time this season. New York and Atlanta have split their two matchups this season. The Knicks took the most recent meeting, beating the Hawks 113-89 at Madison Square Garden in December 2022. Julius Randle led the Knicks with 34 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists.
Trae Young had 19 points in the losing effort. Randle and Brunson, averaging 24.2 and 22.6 points per game, respectively, have led the Knicks in scoring this season.
Randle also has grabbed 10.7 rebounds per game, seventh-most in the league, while Brunson has dished 6.3 assists per game. Young’s 27.2 points per game have powered the Hawks on offense.
Young also has doled out 9.8 assists per game, second-most in the league. John Collins has averaged 7.8 rebounds per game.Foes are shooting 44.9% from the field against the Knicks, ranking as one of the league’s stingiest FG% defenses (2nd).
The Knicks have found success in recent visits to State Farm Arena, winning six of the last 10. New York has won four in a row away from home this season.
In the last 10 games, New York is 7-3 with an average margin of +5.2 (112.0-106.8). Atlanta has gone 6-4 over the last 10, averaging 119.1 points per game both for and against.
KNICKS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Obi Toppin: 5.8 | 11.1 | -5.3
Points per game:
Jalen Brunson: 30.6 | 22.6 | +8.0
Rebounds per game:
Julius Randle: 15.4 | 10.7 | +4.7
Assists per game:
Jalen Brunson: 4.4 | 6.3 | -1.9
HAWKS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points per game:
Bogdan Bogdanovic: 11.5 | 15.4 | -3.9
Rebounds per game:
Onyeka Okongwu: 10.0 | 7.5 | +2.5
Clint Capela: 6.0 | 11.5 | -5.5
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
NY Knicks (+120)
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