Ariel Hukporti to Start for Knicks on Friday Due to Frontcourt Absences

Ariel Hukporti is in the Knicks' starting lineup against the Hawks on Friday. He will draw the start due to the absences of Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle). Hukporti's last start was on December 18 against the Pacers, where he tallied four points, five rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal over 27 minutes.