Hawks host Knicks at Philips Arena

The Knicks have alternated wins and losses over the last 11 games, and posted a 106-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

Stephon Marbury scored 12 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter to lead the way for New York, which is 5 1/2 games off the lead in the Atlantic Division. Quentin Richardson added 30 points and 12 boards for the Knicks, while Eddy Curry tallied 22 points and seven rebounds.

New York, which is two games off the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, has dropped four in a row on the road and owns a 10-20 record away from the Big Apple this season.

Meanwhile, the Hawks have lost four straight, including Friday’s 93-92 setback to the Washington Wizards in the finale of a three-game road trip at the Verizon Center.

Josh Smith had 24 points and 14 rebounds and Marvin Williams donated 21 points for Atlanta, which has lost six of seven. Joe Johnson added 20 points and six assists in a losing effort.

Atlanta is last in the Southeast standings and 10-17 at Philips Arena this season.

Saturday’s game between New York and Atlanta is the third and final meeting of the season. The series is tied at a game apiece, but the Knicks have won two of three and three of the last five encounters.

The Knicks have dropped three in a row at the Hawks.