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- The Canadian Press
Atlanta and New York face off in conference showdown
New York Knicks (3-3, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (3-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
NBA Atlantic Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | .875 | 0.0 | |
| 3 | 3 | .500 | 3.0 | |
| 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.0 | |
| 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 | |
| 1 | 5 | .167 | 5.0 |
