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Although the New York Knicks were the underdogs at tipoff, they’ve since taken control of the game. Either squad is in a position to win, but they lead against the Atlanta Hawks 2 to nothing.

New York hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to two points or fewer. Atlanta is in a similar position to the Knicks as their squad has been held to no more than zero points.

this is the first time Atlanta has ever been down going into the first quarter

Who’s Playing

New York @ Atlanta

Current Records: New York 32-27; Atlanta 29-29

What to Know

This Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 116.66 points per game. They will square off against the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at State Farm Arena. Keep an eye on the score for this one: these two teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet.

Atlanta was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap on Monday as they fell 144-138 to the Charlotte Hornets. Atlanta’s loss came about despite a quality game from point guard Trae Young, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 14 dimes. That’s the fourth consecutive contest in which Young has had at least 12 assists.

Meanwhile, New York had enough points to win and then some against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, taking their matchup 124-106. It was another big night for the Knicks’ point guard Jalen Brunson, who shot 6-for-9 from downtown and finished with 40 points and five assists. Brunson’s night made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 30 points.

The Hawks are expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten Charlotte Oct. 23 easily too and instead slipped up with a 126-109. In other words, don’t count New York out just yet.

How To Watch

• When: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: Bally Sports – Southeast
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $25.70

Odds

The Hawks are a 3-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

New York have won 17 out of their last 33 games against Atlanta.

• Jan 20, 2023 – Atlanta 139 vs. New York 124
• Dec 07, 2022 – New York 113 vs. Atlanta 89
• Nov 02, 2022 – Atlanta 112 vs. New York 99
• Mar 22, 2022 – Atlanta 117 vs. New York 111
• Jan 15, 2022 – New York 117 vs. Atlanta 108
• Dec 25, 2021 – New York 101 vs. Atlanta 87
• Nov 27, 2021 – New York 99 vs. Atlanta 90
• Jun 02, 2021 – Atlanta 103 vs. New York 89
• May 30, 2021 – Atlanta 113 vs. New York 96
• May 28, 2021 – Atlanta 105 vs. New York 94
• May 26, 2021 – New York 101 vs. Atlanta 92
• May 23, 2021 – Atlanta 107 vs. New York 105
• Apr 21, 2021 – New York 137 vs. Atlanta 127
• Feb 15, 2021 – New York 123 vs. Atlanta 112
• Jan 04, 2021 – New York 113 vs. Atlanta 108
• Mar 11, 2020 – New York 136 vs. Atlanta 131
• Feb 09, 2020 – Atlanta 140 vs. New York 135
• Dec 17, 2019 – New York 143 vs. Atlanta 120
• Feb 14, 2019 – New York 106 vs. Atlanta 91
• Dec 21, 2018 – Atlanta 114 vs. New York 107
• Nov 07, 2018 – New York 112 vs. Atlanta 107
• Oct 17, 2018 – New York 126 vs. Atlanta 107
• Feb 04, 2018 – Atlanta 99 vs. New York 96
• Dec 10, 2017 – New York 111 vs. Atlanta 107
• Nov 24, 2017 – Atlanta 116 vs. New York 104
• Jan 29, 2017 – Atlanta 142 vs. New York 139
• Jan 16, 2017 – Atlanta 108 vs. New York 107
• Dec 28, 2016 – Atlanta 102 vs. New York 98
• Nov 20, 2016 – New York 104 vs. Atlanta 94
• Jan 05, 2016 – New York 107 vs. Atlanta 101
• Jan 03, 2016 – New York 111 vs. Atlanta 97
• Dec 26, 2015 – Atlanta 117 vs. New York 98
• Oct 29, 2015 – Atlanta 112 vs. New York 101