New York @ Atlanta preview

Last Meeting ( Dec 21, 2018 ) Atlanta 114, New York 107

The New York Knicks own the worst record in the NBA and haven't won a game since Jan. 4. New York looks to halt its franchise-worst 18-game losing streak when it visits the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday for both teams' final game before the All-Star break.

The Knicks fell for the 31st time in 33 games when they shot just 40 percent from the field in Wednesday's 126-111 home loss to Philadelphia. "I just go day to day," New York coach David Fizdale told reporters regarding how he handles the situation. "I stay in the moment. I don't linger in the past too much. I don't let myself drift into where we're going to end up. I just try to stay in the moment every day, so that way I can lead these guys." Atlanta is 1-3 on its seven-game homestand after producing a solid 117-113 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Second-year power forward John Collins, who recorded 22 points and eight rebounds, has topped 20 points in six of his last 11 contests.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Southeast (Atlanta)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (10-47): Recent acquisition Dennis Smith Jr. is averaging just 12 points on 14-of-44 shooting over his last three contests after a stellar two-game run. The second-year point guard, who came to New York in the deal in which Kristaps Porzingis was sent to Dallas, averaged 28 points in back-to-back contests against Detroit, including a career-best 31 on Friday. Rookie center Mitchell Robinson registered 14 points and a career-high 13 rebounds against the 76ers for his second double-double in five games and fifth straight double-digit scoring effort.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (19-38): Rookie point guard Trae Young overcame shaky 6-of-19 shooting to record 22 points and 14 assists - his 17th double-double of the season - against the Lakers. Young matched his season high of 38 minutes with Atlanta short on point guards due to the buyout of Jeremy Lin and an ankle injury to rookie Jaylen Adams, and was happy his club could beat a Los Angeles team that is getting strong play from LeBron James. "I try to live in big moments," Young told reporters. "I feel like I belong here. He's one of the best players of all-time. But when I'm out on the court, I'm trying to compete and get a win."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Knicks are 2-1 against the Hawks this season.

2. New York rookie SG Allonzo Trier recorded 19 points versus Philadelphia after scoring in single digits in each of his first six games this month.

3. Atlanta rookie SG Kevin Huerter (ankle) is listed as probable.

PREDICTION: Hawks 115, Knicks 107