New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32)
Key Points
Both teams' key players, including Trae Young and Karl-Anthony Towns, are questionable.
The Atlanta Hawks are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Atlanta enters Friday’s game with a 16-19 record after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Wednesday to snap their seven-game losing streak.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1)
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1)
In Wednesday’s victory over the Timberwolves, Jalen Johnson led the way for the Hawks as he recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while Onyeka Okongwu added 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Atlanta will try to grab another victory on Friday as they face off against the Knicks in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, New York enters Friday’s contest with a 23-10 record after losing on the road to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 29 points, four rebounds and eight assists while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
For the Hawks, they have two players listed on their injury report, including star guard Trae Young.
Trae Young — Source: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Atlanta has listed Young as questionable due to a right quad contusion and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Young is sidelined once again on Friday, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely draw another start in his place alongside Dyson Daniels in the backcourt.
The Hawks have ruled out N’Faly Dante as he is set to miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL.
Knicks Injury Report, Will Karl Anthony Towns, Josh Hart Play?
On the other side, the Knicks have four players listed on their injury report, including both Towns and Josh Hart.
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) — Source: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
New York has listed Towns as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game since December 18.
If Towns is sidelined, Ariel Hukporti and Guerschon Yabusele could be in line for larger roles, especially with Mitchell Robinson being listed as questionable as well due to left ankle injury management.
The Knicks have ruled out Hart due to a right ankle sprain as he will miss his fourth consecutive game.
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3).
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3).
With Hart sidelined, Mohamed Diawara and Jordan Clarkson could continue to have increased roles.
The Knicks have also ruled out Landry Shamet as he continues to recover from a right shoulder sprain.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Hawks and Knicks from Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m. EST.
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