Atlanta Hawks 111, New York Knicks 99
NBA · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defeated New York Knicks 111–99 on 2026-01-02 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 10:06 swung win probability 61% → 24%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 33 | 27 | 34 | 17 | 111 |
| New York Knicks | 30 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 10:06 swung win probability 61% → 24%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q3 23-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 10:06 (win probability 61% → 24% for the home side).
- Shot 41.8% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q1 10:10 | 61% → 84% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q1 6:45 | 74% → 47% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q1 2:48 | 68% → 39% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 10–0 | Q2 10:06 | 61% → 24% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q2 2:21 | 39% → 11% |
| New York Knicks | 13–0 | Q4 8:54 | 0% → 1% |