New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks: preview and player stats (Jan 22, 2027)

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New York Knicks

Atlanta Hawks

State Farm Arena · Atlanta, GA

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This season before the game

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Who wins?

NYK

Season leaders, per game

ATL

Jalen BrunsonG43.0 FG, 78.2 FT
NYK26.0PointsATL21.9
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerG41.7 FG, 86.8 FT
Karl-Anthony TownsC10.5 DREB, 3.0 OREB
NYK13.5ReboundsATL8.6
Jalen JohnsonF7.6 DREB, 1.0 OREB
Jalen BrunsonG1.6 TOV, 33.6 MIN
NYK5.2AssistsATL7.2
Jalen JohnsonF3.2 TOV, 33.6 MIN
Josh HartG8 games
NYK1.8StealsATL3.0
Dyson DanielsG12 games
James WisemanC5 games
NYK0.8BlocksATL0.8
Onyeka OkongwuF-C12 games

The teams side by side: New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks compared, with league ranks
NYK	Stat	ATL
6–5	Record	7–5
Offense
7.0(better), 9th in the league	Net rating	13th in the league, 2.0
113.5(better), 12th in the league	Offensive rating	13th in the league, 112.6
97.3, 30th in the league	Pace	2nd in the league, 105.0
51.9, 23rd in the league	eFG%	16th in the league, 53.3(better)
11.6(better), 6th in the league	TOV%	10th in the league, 12.3
32.2(better), 2nd in the league	OREB%	12th in the league, 29.2
0.256(better), 24th in the league	FT rate	30th in the league, 0.212
Defense
106.5(better), 6th in the league	Defensive rating	14th in the league, 110.7
51.4(better), 7th in the league	Opp. eFG%	23rd in the league, 55.3
11.2, 26th in the league	Opp. TOV%	3rd in the league, 15.1(better)
77.3(better), 2nd in the league	DREB%	16th in the league, 72.6
0.260(better), 8th in the league	Opp. FT rate	21st in the league, 0.303

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

New York Knicks

Nobody listed.

Atlanta Hawks

Mouhamed GueyeOut· back Dec 12Report updated · Oct 19, 4:00 PM
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Injury/Illness - Left Foot Fracture (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Gueye (foot) is ready to begin on-court activities and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. The team stated in July that the big man would remain sidelined for the next 3-to-4 months after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured left foot, and he's continuing to make progress in his rehab. A timetable for Gueye's 2026-27 debut has yet to be established, thought a date could come into focus following his next evaluation in mid-December.
Kingston FlemingsQuestionable· back Nov 13Report updated · Nov 12, 6:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Lumbar Spasm (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Flemings (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls. Flemings is in danger of missing his second contest of the year due to a lumbar spasm. The rookie first-rounder recently leapfrogged CJ McCollum for a starting spot, but the latter would likely rejoin the first unit if the former sits out Friday.
Jock LandaleAvailableReport updated · Nov 12, 6:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Face Mask (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI).
Asa NewellOut· back Nov 20Report updated · Nov 8, 5:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Left Great Toe Hyperextension (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Newell (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Chicago. Newell will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a left great toe hyperextension. He can be considered week-to-week until the Hawks provide an update on his progress.
RayJ DennisQuestionableReport updated · Nov 12, 6:05 PM
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI).
Keshon GilbertOut· back Nov 20Report updated · Nov 8, 5:05 PM
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Injury/Illness - Left Knee Inflammation; Non-Surgical Procedure (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Gilbert (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls. Gilbert continues to deal with lingering knee inflammation and is without a timetable to return. He can be considered week-to-week until the Hawks offer an update on his progress.
Henri VeesaarOut· back Jul 1
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Injury/Illness - Right ACL Tear (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-09-21): Veesaar was diagnosed with a torn right ACL and is expected to miss the 2026-27 season, the Hawks announced Monday. Veesaar suffered the injury during a workout on Sept. 15, and an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. The No. 52 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Veesaar was expected to spend a lot of time with Atlanta's G League affiliate this season. Previously reported out for season.
Jalen WilsonDoubtfulReport updated · Nov 12, 6:05 PM
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI).

Key players · NYK: New York Knicks key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Jalen Brunson	33.6	26.0	3.1	5.2
OG Anunoby	32.7	16.5	5.4	2.4
Karl-Anthony Towns	31.4	20.9	13.5	3.5
Josh Hart	30.9	8.3	6.9	3.8
Landry Shamet	25.9	9.6	1.6	2.1

Key players · ATL: Atlanta Hawks key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Jalen Johnson	33.6	19.2	8.6	7.2
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	31.1	21.9	3.3	2.6
Dyson Daniels	30.3	9.8	7.1	5.7
Onyeka Okongwu	29.6	13.7	8.1	2.8
Aaron Wiggins	25.8	14.9	3.7	2.4

Last five games

New York Knicks: New York Knicks: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 11	vs CLE	Lost 107–115	−4.5, did not cover	221.5, went over
Nov 10	vs MIL	Won 117–85	−15.5, covered	221.5, went under
Nov 7	@ CLE	Won 109–97	−4.5, covered	223.5, went under
Nov 4	vs CHI	Won 135–105	−11.5, covered	234.5, went over
Nov 2	vs BKN	Won 103–90	−14.5, did not cover	218.5, went under

Atlanta Hawks: Atlanta Hawks: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 9	vs LAL	Lost 114–124	−2.5, did not cover	234.5, went over
Nov 7	vs BKN	Won 124–121	−6.5, did not cover	226.5, went over
Nov 6	vs WAS	Won 139–132	−8.5, did not cover	228.5, went over
Nov 4	@ WAS	Won 120–105	−2.5, covered	229.5, went under
Nov 2	@ IND	Won 108–104	−10.5, did not cover	227.5, went under