The New York Knicks couldn't handle the Atlanta Hawks and suffered a 111-99 loss on Friday. It was a terrible outing by the Knicks, as they shot 21.4% from beyond the arc. The team only made nine shots out of their 42 attempts from deep.

The New York Knicks have provided an injury update on forward Josh Hart, who has missed four straight games with a sprained right ankle.

Jalen Johnson had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

The Knicks came out flatter than a pancake for their first game of 2026 and produced one of their worst performances of the season.

Quick stats: The Hawks had six players finish the night in double digits, including all five starters. Guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 23 points. Onyeka Okongwu finished with 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists despite leaving the game to receive treatment for a cut above his eye.

Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double Friday night for the visiting Atlanta Hawks, who withstood a late rally by the New York Knicks to earn a 111-99 win.

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, who has undergone two surgeries to repair stress fractures in his left ankle, is not expected to participate in both legs of any back-to-backs this season.

The New York Knicks wanted a coach who was willing to experiment with lineups in-season to unlock postseason success.

The Spurs (24-9), a borderline contender so long as Wemby isn’t seriously injured, were likely motivated by their recent loss to the Knicks in the NBA Cup final, not to mention their consecutive defeats at home to the Cavs and Jazz.

Ahead of Friday’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks, Towns and the Knicks are looking to bounce back after Wednesday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. However, the path to doing so may not include Towns. The team released its latest injury report before New York takes the floor, listing the big man as questionable due to an illness.