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(NBA) New York vs. Atlanta,
Point Spread: -6.50 | -105.00 Atlanta (Home)
Result: Loss
The New York Knicks come into this game having won three of their last four games, after losing their opening two games, and are coming off a 106-102 win over Indiana. This will be the fourth consecutive road game for Knicks. They have are the worst offensive team in the NBA, putting up just 101.7 points a game. The offense is led by Julius Randle with 21.2 points and 7.2 assists a game. Alec Burks is the second-leading scorer but is questionable for this game. RJ Barrett adds 17.0 points and pulls down 7.0 rebounds and dishes out 3.5 assists a game.

The Atlanta Hawks started the season by winning their first three games but have lost two of their last three. Atlanta blew a 15-point lead in the third quarter against Cleveland and ended up losing the game. Atlanta's offense has been clicking this season, putting up 120.0 points a game. The offense is led by Trae Young with 28.2 points a game and is dishing out 8.3 assists. John Collins is scoring 17.0 points and grabbing 6.8 rebounds a game.

This is a terrible scheduling spot for the Knicks playing its fourth consecutive road game. They could be without their second-leading scorer once again. Lottery pick Obi Toppin is also out with a calf injury. The Hawks have been playing really good basketball, and have covered in four of their last six games. This is a good spot for the Hawks to shake off that disappointing loss.

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