Coming off a disappointing defeat to the Washington Wizards on Thursday evening, the New York Knicks will look to bounce back against the Atlanta Hawks on Christmas Day. The Hawks will be without Kevin Huerter, Trae Young, and Wes Iwundu.
Young has burned the Knicks in the past, notably last season in the playoffs. However, they have the luxury of avoiding him on Christmas due to health and safety protocols as a result of a positive Covid test.
Luckily for the Knicks, they are getting back several key contributors, including Immanuel Quickley, who cleared protocols on Friday.