Nine games into the 2024-25 season, the Atlanta Hawks may still be pitter-pattering around the .500 mark in the wins and losses columns, though after Wednesday night’s electrifying 121-116 victory over the New York Knicks*, it’s safe to say that the vibes are high at the moment. The team is feeling confident heading into a five-game stretch that includes four matchups against Detroit, Chicago, Washington and Portland — all teams that missed out on the playoffs last season** - in addition to a rematch against the three-point shooting machine that is the Boston Celtics.
*Currently 3rd in Fanduel’s NBA Championship odds
**Though should by no means be chalked up as guaranteed wins as nothing comes easy in the NBA
While the highlight from the Knicks victory was obviously no.