Photos: Hawks lose to Knicks amid coronavirus concerns

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Photos: Hawks lose to Knicks amid coronavirus concerns

Photos from a March 11, 2020 NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

Hawks fan Lolita Owens, Snellville, who said she has a impaired immune system, wears a mask for protection from the Coronavirus while watching her team play the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks fans Robert Foushee (left), Woodstock, and Jon Cristofunelli (right), Alpharetta, are on hand to watch their team play the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

New York Knicks fan Michael Clayton, Atlanta, wears a mask and gloves for protection from the Coronavirus while watching his team play the Atlanta Hawks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

The Hawks Walk Pizza vendor draws a light crowd while the Atlanta Hawks play the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

An Atlanta Hawks fan looks on as the Hawks prepare to play the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

The music plays on despite the coronavirus as the Los Mariachis performs in State Farm Arena while the Atlanta Hawks play the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks usher Kim Armstrong, the smile maker, welcomes fans arriving to watch the team play the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks fan Lolita Owens, Snellville, who said she has a impaired immune system, wears a mask for protection from the Coronavirus while watching her team play the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks forward John Collins shoots over New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks guard Trae Young drives against New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson slams for two past Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks guard Vince Carter, playing in what may be the final game of his career with the season being suspended by the NBA, gives Trae Young a hug after hitting a three pointer for his final shot in the final seconds of a 136-131 overtime loss to the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks guard Vince Carter, playing in what may be the final game of his career with the season being suspended by the NBA, thanks the fans when time expires after hitting a three pointer for the final shot of the game during a 136-131 overtime loss to the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks guard Vince Carter, playing in what may be the final game of his career with the season being suspended by the NBA, thanks the fans when time expires after hitting a three pointer for the final shot of the game during a 136-131 overtime loss to the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks' Trae Young looks to pass during overtime in a 136-131 loss to the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks owner Tony Ressler walks off the court in the final minute of a 136-131 loss to the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game after the NBA announce the season was suspended on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

The nets come down after the Atlanta Hawks fall 136-131 in overtime to the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game after the NBA announce the season was suspended on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks fans react as Trae Young makes a basket to tie the game 118-118 and send it to overtime against the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks' Trae Young reacts to making a basket to tie the game at 118-118 and send it to overtime against the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks forward John Collins makes a reverse slam against the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (left) elbows New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson in good nature during a free throw in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

March 11, 2020 Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks fans cheer their team against the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game while the NBA announced they were suspending the season on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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Hawks fan Lolita Owens, Snellville, who said she has a impaired immune system, wears a mask for protection from the Coronavirus while watching her team play the New York Knicks in a NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Atlanta. As the country grapples with coronavirus and how to best combat the spread of the disease, athletic teams and organizations are asking themselves that same question. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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