The Atlanta Hawks (15-16) play against the New York Knicks (18-18) at Madison Square Garden
Game Time: 12:00 PM EST on Saturday December 25, 2021
Atlanta Hawks 2, New York Knicks 5 (Q1 11:15)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Julius & Kyden making Knicksmas memories 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/feM80N74Wr – 12:07 PM
Julius & Kyden making Knicksmas memories 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/feM80N74Wr – 12:07 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
RJ Barrett back into the starting lineup for the Knicks, who are about to tip off the NBA’s holiday hoops schedule against the Hawks. Merry Christmas! – 12:07 PM
RJ Barrett back into the starting lineup for the Knicks, who are about to tip off the NBA’s holiday hoops schedule against the Hawks. Merry Christmas! – 12:07 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Portland is signing guard Brandon Williams to a 10-day hardship deal out of G League’s Westchester Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. With five players in protocols, Trail Blazers adding two guards (Williams, Cumberland) and a forward (Cameron McGriff). – 12:05 PM
Portland is signing guard Brandon Williams to a 10-day hardship deal out of G League’s Westchester Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. With five players in protocols, Trail Blazers adding two guards (Williams, Cumberland) and a forward (Cameron McGriff). – 12:05 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🎄 #NBAXmas is just getting started!
Hear the Hawks vs Knicks right now on NBA Radio!
🔊 https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/hlnmHOn3Ws – 11:55 AM
🎄 #NBAXmas is just getting started!
Hear the Hawks vs Knicks right now on NBA Radio!
🔊 https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/hlnmHOn3Ws – 11:55 AM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Hawks Christmas Day Leaders:
Points (45) – Dominique Wilkins (12/25/1987)
Rebounds (18) – Bob Pettit (12/25/1963)
Assists (12) – Spud Webb (12/25/1989) – 11:45 AM
Hawks Christmas Day Leaders:
Points (45) – Dominique Wilkins (12/25/1987)
Rebounds (18) – Bob Pettit (12/25/1963)
Assists (12) – Spud Webb (12/25/1989) – 11:45 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Hawks starters for the Christmas Day game vs. the Knicks:
Delon Wright
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Cam Reddish
John Collins
Clint Capela – 11:33 AM
Hawks starters for the Christmas Day game vs. the Knicks:
Delon Wright
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Cam Reddish
John Collins
Clint Capela – 11:33 AM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks starters vs. Knicks
Delon Wright
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Cam Reddish
John Collins
Clint Capela – 11:32 AM
Hawks starters vs. Knicks
Delon Wright
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Cam Reddish
John Collins
Clint Capela – 11:32 AM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Dominique Wilkins poured in 45 points in a 106-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas 1987, marking a Christmas Day franchise-high for points in a single game.
His 45 points are tied for the sixth-most points scored by a single player on Christmas in NBA history. – 11:30 AM
Dominique Wilkins poured in 45 points in a 106-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas 1987, marking a Christmas Day franchise-high for points in a single game.
His 45 points are tied for the sixth-most points scored by a single player on Christmas in NBA history. – 11:30 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Knicks are starting Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson today against the Hawks. Alec Burks officially moves back to the bench. – 11:28 AM
The Knicks are starting Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson today against the Hawks. Alec Burks officially moves back to the bench. – 11:28 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kemba Walker, RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson starting for NYK today vs ATL. – 11:26 AM
Kemba Walker, RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson starting for NYK today vs ATL. – 11:26 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Nate McMillan, whose Hawks have Trae Young among their absences on their rare Christmas chance.
“Trae was really excited to have that opportunity to play and unfortunately with the situation won’t be able to do that. But we know he’ll be supporting, he’ll be watching.” – 11:25 AM
Nate McMillan, whose Hawks have Trae Young among their absences on their rare Christmas chance.
“Trae was really excited to have that opportunity to play and unfortunately with the situation won’t be able to do that. But we know he’ll be supporting, he’ll be watching.” – 11:25 AM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
In the club’s first Christmas game as Atlanta (12/25/1970), the Hawks fell to the Phoenix Suns 127-115. In that game, the Hawks and Suns combined for 122 FGA – the third-most FGA on Christmas Day in NBA history. – 11:15 AM
In the club’s first Christmas game as Atlanta (12/25/1970), the Hawks fell to the Phoenix Suns 127-115. In that game, the Hawks and Suns combined for 122 FGA – the third-most FGA on Christmas Day in NBA history. – 11:15 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
McMillan on 8 Hawks in protocols missing the Christmas Day game:
“… Our guys were really excited. Trae was really excited to have that opportunity to play and unfortunate with the situation won’t be able to do that. But we know know he’ll be supporting, he’ll be watching.” – 11:07 AM
McMillan on 8 Hawks in protocols missing the Christmas Day game:
“… Our guys were really excited. Trae was really excited to have that opportunity to play and unfortunate with the situation won’t be able to do that. But we know know he’ll be supporting, he’ll be watching.” – 11:07 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
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ALL-STAR VOTING IS OPEN!
RT TO VOTE FOR #JULIUSRANDLE #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/rZBiaicYT5 – 11:05 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Nate McMillan on if the luster/hype of the Christmas Day game is gone, with the Hawks missing so many players:
“Not for us. It’s an important game. I think that’s a question for the NBA and all of those folks. It’s still a Christmas Day game and guys get excited about that.” – 11:04 AM
Nate McMillan on if the luster/hype of the Christmas Day game is gone, with the Hawks missing so many players:
“Not for us. It’s an important game. I think that’s a question for the NBA and all of those folks. It’s still a Christmas Day game and guys get excited about that.” – 11:04 AM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Cam Reddish and Delon Wright will be available.
Clint Capela has cleared protocols.
The injury list is still long. pic.twitter.com/O3cngYaYEG – 10:59 AM
Cam Reddish and Delon Wright will be available.
Clint Capela has cleared protocols.
The injury list is still long. pic.twitter.com/O3cngYaYEG – 10:59 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Knicks just announced that center Jericho Sims has entered the health and safety protocols. New York now has three players in them: Sims, Nerlens Noel and rookie Deuce McBride. – 10:58 AM
The Knicks just announced that center Jericho Sims has entered the health and safety protocols. New York now has three players in them: Sims, Nerlens Noel and rookie Deuce McBride. – 10:58 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Are the Bucks title favorites hiding in plain site? Is this the best Utah team of the Mitchell-Gobert era? What happens if they fall short of the Finals? Why are the Hawks below .500 + how they can fix it?
Apple: apple.co/3Jdg9Ns
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JesmRZ – 10:58 AM
Are the Bucks title favorites hiding in plain site? Is this the best Utah team of the Mitchell-Gobert era? What happens if they fall short of the Finals? Why are the Hawks below .500 + how they can fix it?
Apple: apple.co/3Jdg9Ns
Spotify: spoti.fi/3JesmRZ – 10:58 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks say Jericho Sims is out today due to health and safety protocols. – 10:57 AM
Knicks say Jericho Sims is out today due to health and safety protocols. – 10:57 AM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Jericho Sims (health and safety protocols) is out for today’s game against Atlanta. – 10:56 AM
Jericho Sims (health and safety protocols) is out for today’s game against Atlanta. – 10:56 AM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
On the first Christmas Day contest in Hawks history, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks defeated the Baltimore Bullets 87-72 behind 22 points from Cal Christensen at the Wharton Field House in Moline, Ill. – 10:56 AM
On the first Christmas Day contest in Hawks history, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks defeated the Baltimore Bullets 87-72 behind 22 points from Cal Christensen at the Wharton Field House in Moline, Ill. – 10:56 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Looks like Clint Capela is the only Hawk to clear health and safety protocols in time for the Christmas Day game, per most recent injury report.
Cam Reddish and Delon Wright will be available. – 10:55 AM
Looks like Clint Capela is the only Hawk to clear health and safety protocols in time for the Christmas Day game, per most recent injury report.
Cam Reddish and Delon Wright will be available. – 10:55 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Merry Merry 🎄
#UltraDrip x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/uk0GMFsoRw – 10:55 AM
Merry Merry 🎄
#UltraDrip x #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/uk0GMFsoRw – 10:55 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
The Hawks are still depleted, but McMillan says it helps to have Bogdan Bogdanovic, John Collins and Clint Capela available today (three rotation guys who have experience playing together).
“It’ll be good to get that combination back out on the floor.” – 10:51 AM
The Hawks are still depleted, but McMillan says it helps to have Bogdan Bogdanovic, John Collins and Clint Capela available today (three rotation guys who have experience playing together).
“It’ll be good to get that combination back out on the floor.” – 10:51 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Nate McMillan on getting Clint Capela back for the Christmas Day game vs. the Knicks:
“It’s huge. To get a guy back in rotation, it’s really important. Especially a big, losing Onyeka, we were down to really one big with John possibly having to play more C position.” – 10:48 AM
Nate McMillan on getting Clint Capela back for the Christmas Day game vs. the Knicks:
“It’s huge. To get a guy back in rotation, it’s really important. Especially a big, losing Onyeka, we were down to really one big with John possibly having to play more C position.” – 10:48 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Nate McMillan says Clint Capela, fresh out of health and safety protocols, will play today and they’ll see how his conditioning is. With lack of players available, not sure they have much choice. – 10:45 AM
Nate McMillan says Clint Capela, fresh out of health and safety protocols, will play today and they’ll see how his conditioning is. With lack of players available, not sure they have much choice. – 10:45 AM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Nate McMillan made it sound like Delon Wright and Cam Reddish will be ready to play today. – 10:44 AM
Nate McMillan made it sound like Delon Wright and Cam Reddish will be ready to play today. – 10:44 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
McMillan says he hasn’t gotten a minute restriction for Clint Capela for today, but they’ll monitor his conditioning, since he hasn’t played in a few days. – 10:42 AM
McMillan says he hasn’t gotten a minute restriction for Clint Capela for today, but they’ll monitor his conditioning, since he hasn’t played in a few days. – 10:42 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Both Cam Reddish and Delon Wright are “nursing a little bit of an injury,” Nate McMillan says, but they should be ready to play today. – 10:40 AM
Both Cam Reddish and Delon Wright are “nursing a little bit of an injury,” Nate McMillan says, but they should be ready to play today. – 10:40 AM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Nate McMillan said Cam Reddish and Delon Wright should be good to go.
Clint Capela is also good to go. McMillan said conditioning could be an issue but he’ll play. – 10:40 AM
Nate McMillan said Cam Reddish and Delon Wright should be good to go.
Clint Capela is also good to go. McMillan said conditioning could be an issue but he’ll play. – 10:40 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nate McMillan says it’s huge getting Clint Capela back, especially given how many guys Atlanta is down. The Hawks enter today’s game against the Knicks down eight players — including Trae Young. – 10:35 AM
Nate McMillan says it’s huge getting Clint Capela back, especially given how many guys Atlanta is down. The Hawks enter today’s game against the Knicks down eight players — including Trae Young. – 10:35 AM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Against the Knicks on Christmas, the Hawks are 2-0 (St. Louis), winning both games at Madison Square Garden.
12/25/1956: Hawks 107, Knicks 105
12/25/1965: Hawks 131, Knicks 111 – 10:30 AM
Against the Knicks on Christmas, the Hawks are 2-0 (St. Louis), winning both games at Madison Square Garden.
12/25/1956: Hawks 107, Knicks 105
12/25/1965: Hawks 131, Knicks 111 – 10:30 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
The making of the 2021-2022 City Edition Court designed by Kith. Thanks to the people who bring it all to life.
The New York way 🗽 pic.twitter.com/QBYXa01JEx – 10:30 AM
The making of the 2021-2022 City Edition Court designed by Kith. Thanks to the people who bring it all to life.
The New York way 🗽 pic.twitter.com/QBYXa01JEx – 10:30 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kemba Walker will remain in the starting lineup, Thibodeau said. – 10:20 AM
Kemba Walker will remain in the starting lineup, Thibodeau said. – 10:20 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau says RJ Barrett and Quentin Grimes will warm up and determine whether they can play. Immanuel Quickley and Kevin Knox, both of whom cleared protocols in the past 24 hours, won’t play, as they still need more time to ramp up their conditioning. – 10:18 AM
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau says RJ Barrett and Quentin Grimes will warm up and determine whether they can play. Immanuel Quickley and Kevin Knox, both of whom cleared protocols in the past 24 hours, won’t play, as they still need more time to ramp up their conditioning. – 10:18 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Sounds like RJ Barrett will play.
Quickley and Knox need more conditioning, according to Thibodeau. – 10:18 AM
Sounds like RJ Barrett will play.
Quickley and Knox need more conditioning, according to Thibodeau. – 10:18 AM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Merry Christmas! The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. – 10:10 AM
Merry Christmas! The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. – 10:10 AM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Today marks the 21st appearance for the Hawks on Christmas Day and first since 1989.
The Hawks have appeared on Christmas as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1-0), Milwaukee Hawks (0-3), St. Louis Hawks (4-3) and Atlanta Hawks (4-5). – 10:08 AM
Today marks the 21st appearance for the Hawks on Christmas Day and first since 1989.
The Hawks have appeared on Christmas as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1-0), Milwaukee Hawks (0-3), St. Louis Hawks (4-3) and Atlanta Hawks (4-5). – 10:08 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Introducing the 2021-2022 City Edition Court designed by @KITH, taking inspiration from the City Edition Uniform and the greats that helped pave the way. pic.twitter.com/2PmiQZ0fw3 – 10:00 AM
Introducing the 2021-2022 City Edition Court designed by @KITH, taking inspiration from the City Edition Uniform and the greats that helped pave the way. pic.twitter.com/2PmiQZ0fw3 – 10:00 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
This Day in Knicks History: Bernard King put on a show for the ages 👑 pic.twitter.com/VeKVAUPWnp – 9:40 AM
This Day in Knicks History: Bernard King put on a show for the ages 👑 pic.twitter.com/VeKVAUPWnp – 9:40 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Has last year’s playoff collapse vs. ATL impacted Julius Randle?
In the final 45 games of 2020-21 reg season, Randle averaged:
25.2 points,
6.1 assists,
shot 42.3% from 3PT
In the 37 games since start of playoff series, Randle is averaging:
19.4 PPG,
4.8 APG
shot 32.2% from 3PT – 9:33 AM
Has last year’s playoff collapse vs. ATL impacted Julius Randle?
In the final 45 games of 2020-21 reg season, Randle averaged:
25.2 points,
6.1 assists,
shot 42.3% from 3PT
In the 37 games since start of playoff series, Randle is averaging:
19.4 PPG,
4.8 APG
shot 32.2% from 3PT – 9:33 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Kevin Knox of Knicks and Clint Capela of Hawks have been cleared from Covid protocols. Not sure either plays but advantage Hawks if the Hawks menacing center does. – 9:26 AM
Kevin Knox of Knicks and Clint Capela of Hawks have been cleared from Covid protocols. Not sure either plays but advantage Hawks if the Hawks menacing center does. – 9:26 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Knicksmas is back.
🏀: vs. Hawks
🕛: 12:00 PM ET
📺: @espn
#NewYorkForever x @BetMGM pic.twitter.com/mc64tbK573 – 9:20 AM
Knicksmas is back.
🏀: vs. Hawks
🕛: 12:00 PM ET
📺: @espn
#NewYorkForever x @BetMGM pic.twitter.com/mc64tbK573 – 9:20 AM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Clint Capela has been cleared out of health and safety protocols and is available for today’s game.
The Hawks have also signed Cat Barber and Malik Ellison to 10-day contracts. – 9:18 AM
Clint Capela has been cleared out of health and safety protocols and is available for today’s game.
The Hawks have also signed Cat Barber and Malik Ellison to 10-day contracts. – 9:18 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Hawks have just signed two players to 10-day hardship deals from their College Park Skyhawks @nbagleague affiliate hours before Atlanta’s Christmas Day date with the Knicks at MSG: Cat Barber and Malik Ellison. Ellison is the son of former No. 1 overall pick Pervis Ellison. – 9:16 AM
The Hawks have just signed two players to 10-day hardship deals from their College Park Skyhawks @nbagleague affiliate hours before Atlanta’s Christmas Day date with the Knicks at MSG: Cat Barber and Malik Ellison. Ellison is the son of former No. 1 overall pick Pervis Ellison. – 9:16 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Hawks announce they have signed Cat Barber and Malik Ellison to 10-day contracts. – 9:08 AM
Hawks announce they have signed Cat Barber and Malik Ellison to 10-day contracts. – 9:08 AM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Clint Capela will be able to play in the Hawks’ Christmas Day game, having cleared protocols. – 9:07 AM
Clint Capela will be able to play in the Hawks’ Christmas Day game, having cleared protocols. – 9:07 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Form our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
— your New York Knicks 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/pALsNFEJqE – 9:00 AM
Form our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
— your New York Knicks 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/pALsNFEJqE – 9:00 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks say Kevin Knox has cleared protocols – Merry Christmas all. – 8:43 AM
Knicks say Kevin Knox has cleared protocols – Merry Christmas all. – 8:43 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks announce Kevin Knox II has been cleared from health and safety protocols and rejoined the team – 8:42 AM
Knicks announce Kevin Knox II has been cleared from health and safety protocols and rejoined the team – 8:42 AM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Kevin Knox II has been cleared from health and safety protocols and rejoined the team. – 8:41 AM
Kevin Knox II has been cleared from health and safety protocols and rejoined the team. – 8:41 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Atlanta Hawks are planning to sign guard Cat Barber on a 10-day hardship deal out of their G League affiliate College Park, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The former McDonald’s All-American and NC State star gets NBA call after being undrafted in 2016. – 8:05 AM
The Atlanta Hawks are planning to sign guard Cat Barber on a 10-day hardship deal out of their G League affiliate College Park, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The former McDonald’s All-American and NC State star gets NBA call after being undrafted in 2016. – 8:05 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Hawks center Clint Capela has cleared Covid protocols and will play vs. the Knicks (noon, ESPN). Capela averages 11.5 points and 12.8 rebounds. Hawks still have eight players in protocols, including Trae Young. More on a two-hour NBA Countdown at 10 AM ET on ESP – 8:03 AM
ESPN Sources: Hawks center Clint Capela has cleared Covid protocols and will play vs. the Knicks (noon, ESPN). Capela averages 11.5 points and 12.8 rebounds. Hawks still have eight players in protocols, including Trae Young. More on a two-hour NBA Countdown at 10 AM ET on ESP – 8:03 AM