Atlanta enters Saturday night on the second night of a back-to-back after a home loss to Miami, having dropped eight of its last ten and continued to struggle defensively. The Hawks still play fast and score enough to be dangerous, but poor rebounding, and defense — especially with Trae Young on the floor — have kept them below .500, even as Jalen Johnson breaks out and Onyeka Okongwu posts career numbers. New York arrives as the deeper, more consistent team, well-positioned to take advantage of Atlanta’s fatigue and defensive vulnerabilities.
Tip-off is 8:00pm EST on MSG Network. This is your game thread. This is Peachtree Hoops. Please don’t post large photos, GIFs, or links to illegal streams in the thread. Imagine yourself as a well-mannered individual and proceed accordingly. And go Knicks!
