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Knicks vs Hawks final: the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-125 on December 27, 2025 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 33 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 128 |
| Hawks | 27 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 125 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 36 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns
- 15 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 8 AST Mikal Bridges
Hawks
- 31 PTS Onyeka Okongwu
- 14 REB Onyeka Okongwu
- 12 AST Jalen Johnson
Knicks vs Hawks Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Diawara F | 16 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 37 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15-29 | 4-11 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 29 | 36 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-15 | 3-6 | 17-18 | -7 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 36 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +9 |
| OG Anunoby F | 38 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-5 | 7-7 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kevin McCullar Jr. G | 23 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4-7 | 3-6 | 2-5 | +5 |
| Tyler Kolek G | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 0-1 | -3 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 18 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 1-1 | -9 |
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 36 | 31 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10-16 | 6-10 | 5-7 | 0 |
| Zaccharie Risacher F | 19 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Trae Young G | 31 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2-9 | 0-4 | 5-5 | -13 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 39 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-8 | 0-1 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 37 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7-16 | 1-3 | 5-6 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Asa Newell F | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-6 | 2-3 | 0-1 | -3 |
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Luke Kennard G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 29 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-18 | 5-12 | 4-4 | +4 |
| Vít Krejci F | 24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -3 |
Knicks vs Hawks Recap
The Knicks beat the Hawks after building a 13-point halftime lead and holding on through a fourth quarter Atlanta won. New York improved to 22-9, while Atlanta fell to 15-18.
The Knicks outscored the Hawks 35-28 in the second quarter to open that gap. Knicks 68-55 at halftime, and 98-89 after three. Rebounding separated the teams: New York collected 55 to Atlanta's 37.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 36 points and 15 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu answered for Atlanta with 31 points and 14 rebounds. Both teams made 43 field goals, but the Knicks needed 95 attempts to get there and the Hawks only 89. New York also made 27 of 32 free throws, while Atlanta hit 22 of 27.
The number to know: 55 rebounds. The Knicks controlled the glass, and it gave them extra possessions that offset Atlanta's 36-30 fourth quarter.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| 43-95 | Field Goals | 43-89 |
| 45.3% | FG % | 48.3% |
| 15-43 | 3-Pointers | 17-43 |
| 34.9% | 3P % | 39.5% |
| 27-32 | Free Throws | 22-27 |
| 84.4% | FT % | 81.5% |
| 55 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 19 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 27 | Assists | 33 |
| 9 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 25 | Fouls | 20 |
| 18 | Biggest Lead | 3 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 53.2% | 9.9% | 40.4% | 0.284 |
 Hawks | 57.9% | 9.8% | 20.0% | 0.247 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Hawks Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, December 27, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
- Arena
- State Farm ArenaAtlanta
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Hawks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W vs Cavaliers 126-124 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Timberwolves 104-115 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Heat 132-125 Dec 21, 2025
- L vs 76ers 107-116 Dec 19, 2025
- W @ Pacers 114-113 Dec 18, 2025
Hawks last 5
- L vs Heat 111-126 Dec 26, 2025
- L vs Bulls 123-126 Dec 23, 2025
- L vs Bulls 150-152 Dec 21, 2025
- L vs Spurs 98-126 Dec 19, 2025
- L @ Hornets 126-133 Dec 18, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 30, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 140-89
- Apr 28, 2026 Hawks @ Knicks 97-126
- Apr 25, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 114-98
- Apr 23, 2026 Knicks @ Hawks 108-109
- Apr 20, 2026 Hawks @ Knicks 107-106
More NBA Games on Dec 27, 2025
- Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2107
Sacramento Kings0-3113Top: Flagg 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1126
Orlando Magic1-2127Top: Black 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1123
New Orleans Pelicans0-3114Top: III 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3123
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0107Top: Thomas 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1100
Houston Rockets3-0117Top: Durant 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3112
Chicago Bulls1-2103Top: Antetokounmpo 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2127
San Antonio Spurs1-2114Top: Wembanyama 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1116
Miami Heat0-3142Top: Siakam 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Hawks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27; Hawks visit the Rockets Oct 26.
Knicks vs Hawks FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Hawks on Dec 27, 2025?
The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-125 on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 36 points.
What are the Knicks and Hawks records?
After this game the Knicks were 22-9 and the Hawks were 15-18 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Hawks?
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 36 for the Knicks. Onyeka Okongwu scored 31 for the Hawks.
Who leads the Knicks vs Hawks season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season. In the playoffs the Knicks won the series 4-2.
Who won the last Knicks vs Hawks game?
The Knicks beat the Hawks 140-89 on Apr 30, 2026 on the road.
Where was Knicks vs Hawks played?
At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Hawks?
Knicks-Hawks: Q1 33-27, Q2 35-28, Q3 30-34, Q4 30-36.
What is next for the Knicks and Hawks?
Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Hawks visit the Rockets on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET.