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New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 03 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 20:30
Final 111-97
22-21 33-24 31-31 25-21
Position#24
Record15-19
FormLLLWL
Points / game97.5
Allowed / game99.7
vs
Position#10
Record21-13
FormWWWLW
Points / game102.0
Allowed / game100.1
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2015-16
Meetings · New York Knicks v Atlanta Hawks
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ATL107
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15 Feb 2021
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ATL112
17 Dec 2019
NYK143
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NYK107
ATL114
17 Oct 2018
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ATL107
04 Feb 2018
NYK96
ATL99
10 Dec 2017
NYK111
ATL107
16 Jan 2017
NYK107
ATL108
20 Nov 2016
NYK104
ATL94
03 Jan 2016
NYK111
ATL97
29 Oct 2015
NYK101
ATL112
10 Nov 2014
NYK85
ATL91
14 Dec 2013
NYK111
ATL106
16 Nov 2013
NYK90
ATL110
17 Apr 2013
NYK98
ATL92
27 Jan 2013
NYK106
ATL104
22 Feb 2012
NYK99
ATL82
16 Feb 2011
NYK102
ATL90
27 Nov 2010
NYK90
ATL99
08 Mar 2010
NYK99
ATL98
11 Nov 2009
NYK101
ATL114
04 Mar 2009
NYK109
ATL105
28 Jan 2009
NYK112
ATL104
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

New York Knicks winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Atlanta Hawks winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
112-110
112
110
+2
103avg 88
A13/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
107-102
107
102
+5
105avg 88
H17/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
107-97
107
97
+10
102avg 88
A19/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
107-91
107
91
+16
99avg 88
H20/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
99-107
99
107
-8
95avg 88
H22/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
84-91
84
91
-7
74avg 88
A24/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
98-117
98
117
-19
94avg 88
A27/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
91-100
91
100
-9
75avg 88
A28/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
108-96
108
96
+12
103avg 88
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
81-108
81
108
-27
65avg 88
A02/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-29
34-27
21-30
36-24
27-26
33-14
18-30
29-32
30-23
35-21
24-24
18-29
25-18
24-21
28-29
30-23
21-29
25-23
27-26
26-29
24-31
26-24
22-17
12-19
32-22
31-38
12-27
23-30
18-22
23-29
24-26
26-23
25-26
25-23
29-23
29-24
18-34
32-22
23-21
8-31
201.3Avg total
99.4Scored
101.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)97.599.7197.2-2.244%
Season at home (16)98.297.6195.8+0.650%
Season away (18)96.9101.6198.4-4.739%
Last 10 (10)99.4101.9201.3-2.550%
Last 5 (5)92.4102.4194.8-10.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)90.298.3188.6-8.125%
vs Similar (14)99.6101.9201.6-2.343%
vs Weaker (4)103.292.5195.8+10.8100%
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHawks
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
78-103
78
103
-25
64avg 93
H13/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
88-100
88
100
-12
78avg 93
H15/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
127-106
127
106
+21
125avg 93
H17/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
W
109-101
109
101
+8
98avg 93
A19/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
103-100
103
100
+3
100avg 93
A20/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
106-97
106
97
+9
95avg 93
H22/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
107-100
107
100
+7
98avg 93
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
117-98
117
98
+19
115avg 93
H27/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
87-93
87
93
-6
78avg 93
A29/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
121-115
121
115
+6
109avg 93
A30/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
13-22
12-25
30-32
23-24
20-22
18-25
23-27
27-26
32-23
34-32
36-21
25-30
19-25
23-18
29-30
38-28
25-29
27-13
25-36
26-22
26-17
29-26
22-15
29-39
27-26
34-19
21-22
25-33
22-32
38-31
27-12
30-23
27-21
13-31
28-22
19-19
25-41
31-30
29-21
36-23
205.6Avg total
104.3Scored
101.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)102.0100.1202.1+1.962%
Season at home (18)103.098.8201.8+4.267%
Season away (16)100.9101.5202.4-0.656%
Last 10 (10)104.3101.3205.6+3.070%
Last 5 (5)107.6100.6208.2+7.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)83.0105.5188.5-22.50%
vs Similar (14)100.199.6199.7+0.650%
vs Weaker ◀ (14)107.4100.4207.7+7.079%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.9-1.9Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: +4.6+4.6Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: -2.7-2.7Q4: +1.1+1.1
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.9-1.9Q1: -2.2-2.2Q2Q2: +4.6+4.6Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: -2.7-2.7Q4: +1.1+1.1
New York KnicksAtlanta Hawks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
55-56
55
56
-1
A13/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
60-40
60
40
+20
H17/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
65-44
65
44
+21
A19/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
49-39
49
39
+10
H20/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
46-52
46
52
-6
H22/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A24/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A27/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
41-51
41
51
-10
A28/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
50-56
50
56
-6
A02/01
NBA
103.1Avg total
52.9Scored
50.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.549.198.6+0.543%-
Last 30 at home (14)51.147.098.1+4.150%-
Last 30 away (16)48.150.999.0-2.838%-
Last 10 (10)52.950.2103.1+2.750%-
Last 5 (5)50.854.2105.0-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (12)47.350.497.8-3.142%-
vs Similar (14)49.249.598.7-0.336%-
vs Weaker (4)57.243.5100.8+13.875%-
This opponent (Atlanta Hawks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Atlanta HawksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
25-47
25
47
-22
H13/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
38-47
38
47
-9
H15/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
W
66-55
66
55
+11
H17/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
42-43
42
43
-1
A19/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
52-42
52
42
+10
A20/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
55-43
55
43
+12
H22/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
61-45
61
45
+16
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
60-63
60
63
-3
H27/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
40-52
40
52
-12
A29/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
56-71
56
71
-15
A30/12
NBA
100.3Avg total
49.5Scored
50.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.949.798.6-0.847%-
Last 30 at home (16)49.948.998.8+0.956%-
Last 30 away (14)47.750.698.3-2.936%-
Last 10 (10)49.550.8100.3-1.340%-
Last 5 (5)54.454.8109.2-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)31.050.581.5-19.50%-
vs Similar (14)48.046.994.9+1.150%-
vs Weaker ◀ (14)52.352.4104.7-0.150%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 99.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.8 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.5 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.1 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.930.9
49.9%
49.0%61.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.96.5
32.7%
35.3%19.5
🏀 Free throws21.718.1
83.4%
75.5%18.1
They take 81.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Atlanta Hawkstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Atlanta Hawks: 104.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.2 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.3 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.631.1
54.0%
49.0%62.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.98.1
31.3%
35.3%24.3
🏀 Free throws22.017.8
80.9%
75.5%17.8
They take 83.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LWLLLLWWWW
Atlanta Hawks
WLWWWWWWLL
#24
League position
#10
-2.7
Net rating
+3.0
105.6
Offensive rating
105.1
108.3
Defensive rating
102.0
49.7%
Effective FG%
51.8%
48.8%
Opp. effective FG%
52.0%
14.1%
Turnover %
13.9%
25.4%
Off. rebound %
19.1%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.26
32.7%
3-point %
31.3%
55.3%
Assist %
63.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence105.6 · 105.1Defence108.3 · 102.0Shooting49.7% · 51.8%3-point %32.7% · 31.3%Ball care14.1% · 13.9%Off. rebounds25.4% · 19.1%Free throws0.27 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ New York Knicks   ■ Atlanta Hawks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
New York Knicks wins
6
Atlanta Hawks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/01/16AChicago Bulls81-108
30/12/15HDetroit Pistons108-96
28/12/15ABoston Celtics91-100
27/12/15AAtlanta Hawks98-117
24/12/15ACleveland Cavaliers84-91
22/12/15HOrlando Magic99-107
20/12/15HChicago Bulls107-91
19/12/15APhiladelphia 76ers107-97
17/12/15HMinnesota Timberwolves107-102
13/12/15APortland Trail Blazers112-110
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/12/15AHouston Rockets121-115
29/12/15AIndiana Pacers87-93
27/12/15HNew York Knicks117-98
24/12/15HDetroit Pistons107-100
22/12/15HPortland Trail Blazers106-97
20/12/15AOrlando Magic103-100
19/12/15ABoston Celtics109-101
17/12/15HPhiladelphia 76ers127-106
15/12/15HMiami Heat88-100
13/12/15HSan Antonio Spurs78-103

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL44%
HomeLWWLW50%
AwayWLLLL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341618
Win %44%50%39%
Points / game97.598.296.9
Allowed / game99.797.6101.6
Point differential-2.2+0.6-4.7
Avg total197.2195.8198.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%25%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)67% (3)67% (6)
Overtime %3%6%0%
Atlanta Hawks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW62%
HomeLWWWW67%
AwayLWWLW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341816
Win %62%67%56%
Points / game102.0103.0100.9
Allowed / game100.198.8101.5
Point differential+1.9+4.2-0.6
Avg total202.1201.8202.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%33%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)50% (2)60% (5)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Golden State Warriors3331294%114.0102.2+11.8
2 San Antonio Spurs3529683%102.689.0+13.6
3 Cleveland Cavaliers3122971%99.894.5+5.3
4 Oklahoma City Thunder34241071%108.7100.2+8.4
5 Los Angeles Clippers35221363%103.7100.5+3.1
6 Toronto Raptors34211362%99.996.4+3.6
7 Atlanta Hawks34211362%102.0100.1+1.9
8 Chicago Bulls31191261%101.399.4+1.9
9 Miami Heat32191359%97.295.1+2.2
10 Indiana Pacers33191458%102.598.6+3.8
11 Orlando Magic34191556%100.198.7+1.4
12 Dallas Mavericks34191556%101.5101.1+0.4
13 Boston Celtics33181555%102.999.1+3.8
14 Detroit Pistons34181653%100.899.7+1.1
15 Charlotte Hornets33171652%101.8100.1+1.8
16 Memphis Grizzlies35181751%96.299.2-3.0
17 Washington Wizards31151648%101.5104.0-2.5
18 Utah Jazz32151747%96.896.9-0.1
19 Houston Rockets35161946%104.2106.2-2.0
20 New York Knicks34151944%97.599.7-2.2
21 Portland Trail Blazers35142140%101.2102.2-1.1
22 Milwaukee Bucks35142140%97.7103.1-5.4
23 Sacramento Kings33132039%105.3107.7-2.4
24 Minnesota Timberwolves34122235%99.7102.7-3.1
25 Denver Nuggets34122235%99.2104.0-4.8
26 Phoenix Suns36122433%103.3106.6-3.3
27 New Orleans Pelicans33112233%101.8106.4-4.6
28 Brooklyn Nets33102330%97.2103.2-6.0
29 Los Angeles Lakers3472721%96.6106.6-9.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers363338%92.5104.8-12.3
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
New York Knicks22333125111
Atlanta Hawks2124312197
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