The Atlanta Hawks arrive at the basketball mecca with high morale after beating the defending champions 119-115.
Young and company will look for a fourth straight win to continue establishing themselves in direct playoff position, currently sixth in the East with a 22-19 record.
For their part, the Knicks did not take off and against the T-Wolves they sank in the final stretch of the match in the absence of the injured Towns.
THE knickerbockers They are the 24th worst team in the entire NBA in terms of points scored in the fourth quarter.
Date and time of the game Hawks vs. Knicks
Date: January 20, 2025.
Hour: These are the start times for the Hawks vs. Hawks game. Knicks by time zone.
Spain (peninsula), France and Italy | 21:00 |
Dominican Republic, United States (Boston, New York and Miami), Puerto Rico and Venezuela | 15:00 |
Mexique (center), El Salvador, Costa Rica and Nicaragua | 14:00 |
Mexico (Pacific) and United States (Los Angeles) | 12:00 |
Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay | 17:00 |
Colombia, Ecuador, United States (Chicago and Texas), Peru and Panama | 15:00 |
Seat: Madison Square Garden (New York).
Hawks Quintets Vs. Knicks
Hawks | Knicks |
Trae Young | Jalen brunson |
Dyson Daniels | Ponts Mikal |
Vit Krejci | Josh hart |
Jalen johnson | AND Anunoby |
Clint capela | Jericho Sims |
Latest news for the Hawks: injuries and form
Visitors will have last minute doubts about beginner Zacharie Risacher due to thigh discomfort, and Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller and Kobe Bufkin are confirmed out.
Player to watch: Trae Young
Backed by the arch-enemy Knicks, they will look for their fourth consecutive victory at Madison Square Garden and their fourth consecutive victory against the New Yorkers.
In their last game, they won 108-100 with 22 points and 11 assists from their star point guard.
-- Last five matches: 27.2 points, 11.4 assists and three assists at 38% in triples.
Latest news for the Knicks: injuries and form
Mitchell Robinson is confirmed out and Karl Anthony-Towns is a last-minute doubt with a sprained index finger.
The Knicks are 13-8 at home and are 3-3 in the last six games played, including two straight losses in vs. Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Player to watch: Jalen Brunson
With the likely loss of Towns, his captain needs to take a step forward in his absence and have a modicum of shame for what happened against Detroit and Minnesota, and avoid another loss in front of his fans.
On the other hand, they should have a little memory and come out to bite after Young’s latest bravado with a “kiss” included in the center of the field.
- Last five matches: 33.2 points, 6.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds per day.
Falcons Vs. Knicks: history of confrontations
3-2 favorable to the Hawks in their last five games, and also three consecutive victories against them.
The last one took place in early November 2024 by a tight 108-100 with 22 points and 11 assists from Trae Young.
Where to watch Hawks vs. Knicks
The match between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks can be seen in Spain through the NBA League Pass subscription.
(Cover photo: Imagn Images)