Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Keys To The Game

Jan 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is called for an offensive foul against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Knicks won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is called for an offensive foul against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Knicks won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Keys To The Game
Jan 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) attempts a three-point basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Knicks won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul Millsap vs Kristaps Porzingis

The matchup to watch today is at the power forward position. Whichever players wins this matchup will go a long way in helping to decide which team comes ahead at the end of the game.

Millsap comes into the game averaging a team-high 17.3 points, eight rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.58 steals and 0.58 blocks per game. He does a little bit of everything for the Hawks and has been aided by the addition of Dwight Howard next to him in the lineup. He will make for a tough matchup for Porzingis.

Porzingis has shown flashes again this season that he will be the Knicks best player in short time. Jeff Hornacek has tried to scheme to get him the ball more and with good reason. He looks to be taking the next step in his development, averaging 20.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. He is shooting a strong 49.2 percent on the season, knocking down 40 percent of his three-pointers.

Both Millsap and Porzingis can stretch the floor well or score inside. They can cause matchup problems and will make for an entertaining matchup to watch throughout the afternoon.