After a convincing win to close out 2025, the Atlanta Hawks entered the new year with a wave of momentum. They were intent on carrying it into Friday night’s matchup against the New York Knicks and were successful in doing so.
The Hawks defeated the Knicks 112-99 in their first action of 2026. It was a game they controlled from start to finish, leaving no doubt about the outcome.
New York has been one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams so far this season. They entered the game against Atlanta with an impressive 23-10 record, placing them just behind the Detroit Pistons for first place in the standings.