The New York Knicks have a healthy squad against the Atlanta Hawks.
The New York Knicks play their final road game of the regular season when they meet the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
The Knicks are coming off an easy 136-96 victory over the Chicago Bulls, their second straight win following a three game losing streak. They are 7-3 in their last ten games and 50-28 on the season. They are currently third in the East, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers by one game. There is a slight chance at getting the two seed, but they trail the Boston Celtics by three games.
The Hawks also cruised in their last game, easily taking care of the Brooklyn Nets, 141-107. They have won four straight and 18 of their last 20, making them one of the hottest teams in the league. They are 45-33 on the season, climbing up to fifth in the East. They haven't officially clinched a playoff spot, but can do so with a win against the Knicks. They are two games ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers, who are in sixth.
The season series is tied 1-1 coming into their final meeting on Monday. The Knicks won 128-125 on December 27, but the Hawks bounced back with a 111-99 win on January 2.
New York Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks come into this game with a healthy roster as no regulars are listed on the injury report.
Trey Jemison III is OUT on a G-League two-way deal.
Karl-Anthony Towns is off the injury report. He missed the last game against the Bulls with an elbow injury. In 72 games this season, Towns is averaging 20.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists.
The Knicks are expected to start OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Towns, and Mikal Bridges.
Miles McBride, Landry Shamet, and Mitchell Robinson will get time off the bench, but the Knicks have been using a number of depth players in recent games as they sort out their playoff lineup.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
Jock Landale is OUT with a right high ankle sprain. He missed the last game against the Nets. He's missed three of the last five, sitting out every other game. In 68 games this season, he's averaging 10.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
RayJ Dennis and Keshon Gilbert are both QUESTIONABLE on G-League two-way deals.
The Hawks are expected to start Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, and CJ McCollum.
Jonathan Kuminga, Mouhamed Gueye, Corey Kispert, and Zaccharie Risacher will get time off the bench.