Knicks' Offensive Prowess Faces Hawks' Struggles: A Tale of Two Teams at Madison Square Garden

The in-form New York Knicks welcome the struggling Atlanta Hawks to their home court this weekend. The Knicks have won seven of their last ten games. While their spread record is only 20%, they've been strong in the total points market, with 80% of their games going over the total. This highlights the Knicks' offensive firepower but also indicates some defensive vulnerabilities. Overall, New York's competitive form and morale are high. Looking back at their match against the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks narrowly lost 134-132, despite a valiant effort. This game demonstrated the team's fighting spirit, coming back from a half-time deficit and keeping the result in doubt until the final moments. This showcased their mental toughness. Subsequent victories against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Atlanta Hawks (where the Knicks dominated with precise shooting and fast breaks) proved their clear superiority, along with great teamwork and tactical execution. Their win against the Miami Heat, where they overturned a deficit with a strong third quarter and controlled the pace thereafter, displayed the Knicks' growing consistency. In contrast, the Atlanta Hawks have been struggling recently, with a record of two wins and eight losses in their last ten games. Although they have covered the spread in two games and 60% of their games have gone over the total, indicating a decent offensive ability, they've struggled due to frequent turnovers and a lack of effective execution in key moments. NBA 01-03 08:30 New York Knicks / Atlanta Hawks Match Direction: 245.5, Over