Knicks-Hawks Game Thread

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on March 28, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Credit: Chris Vivlamore

Credit: Chris Vivlamore

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on March 28, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

KNICKS VS. HAWKS

Dec. 26, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Philips Arena

Starters

Hawks (18-12, 7-6 home)

Jeff Teague

Kyle Korver

Kent Bazemore

Paul Millsap

Al Horford

Injury report: Probable – Kyle Korver (right ankle rehabilitation), Thabo Sefolosha (right ankle rehabilitation)

Inactives: Tim Hardaway Jr., Edy Tavares

Knicks (14-16, 7-8 road)

Jose Calderon

Aaron Afflalo

Carmelo Anthony

Kristaps Porzingis

Robin Lopez

Injury report: Questionable – Carmelo Anthony (sprained right ankle), Kyle O'Quinn (sprained right ankle)

Inactives: Cleanthony Early

Officials: Eric Lewis, Brian Forte, Lauren Holtkamp

From the Hawks

The Hawks are coming off a 107-100 home win over the Pistons Wednesday. ... Three of the Hawks' next five games will be against the Knicks. … The Hawks are tied for 10th in the NBA in field goals made per game at 37.9. … They are fifth in average field goal percentage at 45.9. … The Hawks are third in the league at 25.0 assists per game.

From the Knicks

The Knicks are coming off a 91-84 loss at the Cavaliers Wednesday, their second straight loss. … Carmelo Anthony missed the game with a right ankle sprain. … The forward said Saturday morning that he expects to play. … Kristaps Porzingis had a seven-block game against the Timberwolves Dec. 16,

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