Madison Square Garden is where the New York Knicks (23-10) and Atlanta Hawks (16-19) will play on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Jalen Brunson will be one of the players to watch when these two teams hit the court.
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Knicks vs. Hawks: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
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Knicks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.8% | 9 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.3% | 6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 | 5 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.7 | 6 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 4 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 18 |
Hawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.3% | 6 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.8% | 23 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.6 | 25 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.0 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 15 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 8 |
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Knicks vs. Hawks Top Players
Knicks
- Brunson puts up 29.4 points per game while adding 6.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds.
- Karl-Anthony Towns is responsible for 21.9 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.
- Among active players, the Knicks are led by Brunson from beyond the arc. He connects on 3.1 shots from deep per game.
- Mikal Bridges racks up 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks per game.
Hawks
- Jalen Johnson has shown out this season to lead active Hawks players in points (24.0 per game), rebounds (10.4 per game), and assists (8.4 per game).
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker hits 2.9 threes per game.
- The Hawks' defensive efforts get a lift from Dyson Daniels (1.9 steals per game) and Onyeka Okongwu (1.0 block per game).
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Knicks vs. Hawks Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),
Josh Hart: Out (Ankle),
Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable (Illness)
Hawks
Hawks:
N'Faly Dante: Out For Season (Knee),
Trae Young: Out (Quadricep)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Timberwolves | L 115-104 | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Cavaliers | W 126-124 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Hawks | W 128-125 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Pelicans | W 130-125 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Spurs | L 134-132 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
Hawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Bulls | L 126-123 | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Heat | L 126-111 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Knicks | L 128-125 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Thunder | L 140-129 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Timberwolves | W 126-102 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Raptors | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Raptors | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
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