Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks (12-27-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Atlanta Hawks, who have lost five straight games, will be put to the test once more tonight when they host the New York Knicks. The Atlantic Division-leading Knicks have been among the NBA's most powerful teams at both sides of the court. The Hawks have lost nine of their last 11 games and are currently on a five-game losing streak.

December has not been kind to them. The New York Knicks, on the other hand, have a 13-3 record over their last 16 games and are heading in the opposite direction. New York, which is tied for fourth in points per game (120.3) and eighth in points per game (113.3), has been strong on both sides of the court.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks - When and where to watch the game

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks match is set to tip-off at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The venue is State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA. Additionally, fans can watch the entire match on FanDuel Sports Network and NBATV. Furthermore, they can also stream the entire match on Fubo and Peacock.

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks - Expected Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks

G - Trae Young
G - Dyson Daniels
F - Zaccharie Risacher
F - Jalen Johnson
C - Onyeka Okongwu

Miami Heat

G- Jalen Brunson
G- Mikal Bridges
F- OG Anunoby
F- Karl-Anthony Towns
C- Mitchell Robinson

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks - Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks

• Trae Young- Day-to-day (quadriceps)
• N'Faly Dante- Out (undergo season-ending surgery)
• Eli John Ndiaye- Out (torn left labrum)
• Kristaps Porzingis- Out (illness)

Miami Heat

• Kel'el Ware- Day-to-day (quadriceps)
• Tyler Herro- Out (toe)
• Bam Adebayo- Out (back)
• Terry Rozier- Out (immediate leave)

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks - Game Prediction

The New York Knicks visit State Farm Arena with the intention of taking advantage of the Atlanta Hawks' five-game losing streak and back-to-back weariness. The Hawks have lost nine of their previous eleven games and five in a row. Over the past few weeks, their defense has been reportedly poor, routinely allowing more than 120 points.

They have a 5-10 record at home and are ranked 18th in defensive rating. They lost to Miami 126-111 on Friday and are now playing the second night of a back-to-back. However, Miles McBride could make a comeback after being upgraded to questionable, while Atlanta's frontcourt is severely damaged due to several season-ending injuries and Kristaps Porzingis' unavailability. Now, the two teams are ready to lock horns.


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