New york knicks atlanta hawks
A matchup between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks!
Here are some interesting facts and stats about these two teams:
New York Knicks
- The Knicks are a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- They were founded in 1946 and have won two NBA championships, in 1970 and 1973.
- The team plays their home games at Madison Square Garden, known as "The World's Most Famous Arena".
- The Knicks have a strong rivalry with the Brooklyn Nets, with whom they contest the New York City rivalry.
- Some notable players in Knicks history include Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Patrick Ewing, and Carmelo Anthony.
Atlanta Hawks
- The Hawks are a professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia, playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- They were founded in 1946 as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, and have been based in Atlanta since 1968.
- The team has won three NBA championships, in 1958, 1960, and 1951 (as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks).
- The Hawks play their home games at State Farm Arena, previously known as Philips Arena.
- Some notable players in Hawks history include Dominique Wilkins, Dikembe Mutombo, and Trae Young.
Head-to-Head Matchup
- The Knicks and Hawks have played each other 144 times, with the Knicks leading the series 74-70.
- The Knicks have won 10 of the last 15 meetings between the two teams.
- The Hawks have won 5 of the last 10 meetings at State Farm Arena.
Recent Games
- The Knicks and Hawks last played each other on January 24, 2022, with the Knicks winning 123-112.
- The Hawks have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between the two teams.
Current Rosters
- New York Knicks: Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, Derrick Rose, and Evan Fournier.
- Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter, John Collins, Clint Capela, and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Which team do you think will come out on top in this matchup?