Emirates Cup Showdown: Hawks vs Knicks -- 12.11.24

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Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks
Time: Wednesday, 7 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN

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These Knicks can hoop with the best of them. They are first in offensive rating and seventh in points per game despite playing with one of the NBA’s slowest paces. All five starters average at least 14 points per game, and both Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are topping 25. Among two-man duos that have played at least 10 games together, Brunson and Cameron Payne are fourth in all of basketball for offensive rating. And OG Anunoby is shining in New York. He’s still an absolute terror in passing lanes — coming into the week with consecutive four-steal games — but now teases heat-check potential when the Knicks need another option.

New York continues to drop winnable games. They’ve lost to the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz, and are third-worst in defending shots from 20 to 24 feet. The defense has looked a step off all year as it integrates Towns and Mikal Bridges.

The Hawks are a lot of fun right now. They play with the league’s third-fastest pace. They beat the East’s most formidable teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston, to win their stacked in-season tournament group. And “The Great Barrier Thief” is the best nickname in basketball: Dyson Daniels looks like an ideal backcourt pairing for Trae Young, covering for the latter’s defensive deficiencies with a league-leading 3.2 swipes per game. Young has had an off year shooting the ball but is on pace to average the most assists since John Stockton in 1994-95.

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[DirtybirdGA]

I thought he liked it, oh well.

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[HMFFL]

Knicks are favored by 7.5 points.

H2H Last 10:
Tied 5-5

Hawks have won the previous two meetings.



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[Jamaaliver]

It's clear who the biggest star in tonight's game is...according to ESPN.

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[HMFFL]

Jalen Brunson is 9-6 vs Trae Young

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[Jamaaliver]

Jalen Brunson is 9-6 vs Trae Young

Zacc Risacher is undefeated against Pro Basketball Teams from NY State!!!

[HMFFL]

We need the Trae Young playmaking tonight.

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[HMFFL]

I have always liked Josh Hart. He does so much and his shot has greatly improved.

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Jalen Johnson!!!



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[HMFFL]

Bogi has made some very nice defensive plays.

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[jayu70]

Hawks are shooting poorly but things feel close.

If they can get things going in the second half the Knicks will step it up. The Knicks have more levels than the Hawks do.



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You were saying over on the Knicks board? . Naaah...Hawks leveled up!

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[HMFFL]

Hawks are shooting poorly but things feel close.

If they can get things going in the second half the Knicks will step it up. The Knicks have more levels than the Hawks do.



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You were saying over on the Knicks board? . Naaah...Hawks leveled up!

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I was proven wrong.
Our defense, Trae's playmaking, Hunter, and Jalen overwhelmed the Knicks.

Milwaukee on deck

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I thought he liked it, oh well.

TY does play fearless when he has a chip on his shoulder.

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[HMFFL]

Jalen Johnson reminds me of Scottie Pippen.


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