As they gear up to play the New York Knicks (23-10) on Friday, Jan. 2 at Madison Square Garden, with the opening tip at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Atlanta Hawks (16-19) have two players currently listed on the injury report. The Knicks have listed three injured players.
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Knicks vs. Hawks Game Info
- When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
- TV: FDSSE and MSG
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Knicks' Injury Report
Knicks Injuries:
Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Josh Hart: Out (Ankle)
Knicks' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 28.5 | 3.5 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 16.0 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| OG Anunoby | 16.0 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Mikal Bridges | 9.5 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Miles McBride | 17.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
Knicks Stats
- New York outscores opponents by 6.6 points per game (scoring 121.2 per game to rank third in the league while giving up 114.6 per outing to rank 11th in the NBA) and has a +215 scoring differential overall.
- Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks, averaging 29.4 points per game (seventh in the league).
- New York wins the rebound battle by 4.4 boards on average. It collects 46.1 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the league, while its opponents pull down 41.7 per contest.
- Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 11.7 rebounds per game (second in league play).
- New York knocks down 15.5 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league) compared to its opponents' 14.6. It shoots 38.6% from deep while its opponents hit 36.9% from long range.
- The Knicks are paced by Brunson's 3.1 threes per game (11th in the NBA).
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Hawks' Injury Report
Hawks Injuries:
N'Faly Dante: Out For Season (Knee),
Trae Young: Questionable (Quadricep)
Hawks' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | 21.5 | 11.0 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Dyson Daniels | 12.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 20.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 4.5 |
| Jalen Johnson | 17.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Luke Kennard | 13.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
Hawks Stats
- Atlanta scores 119.3 points per game (ninth in NBA) and concedes 120.1 (24th in league) for a -30 scoring differential overall.
- Jalen Johnson scored a team-leading 24.0 points per game which ranked him 21st in the league.
- Atlanta loses the rebound battle by an average of 4.4 boards. It grabs 41.6 rebounds per game (25th in league) compared to its opponents' 46.0.
- Johnson tops the team with 10.4 rebounds per game (seventh in league).
- Atlanta makes 14.4 three-pointers per game (seventh-most in the league) compared to its opponents' 13.5. It shoots 37.3% from deep, and its opponents shoot 36.0%.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker is 16th in the league and leads the Hawks with 2.9 made treys per game.
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