The New York Knicks aim to rebound against the Atlanta Hawks after a rare late-game collapse against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks lost a 19-point lead in the fourth quarter, despite the Spurs losing Victor Wembanyama to injury. This loss dropped the Knicks' record to 19-1 when leading entering the final period. Despite a strong December, the Knicks have struggled defensively, allowing high scores in recent games. The Hawks, meanwhile, ended a seven-game losing streak with a win over the Timberwolves.