Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks (111-99)

At Madison Square Garden, the Atlanta Hawks secured a composed 111–99 win over the New York Knicks.

Atlanta’s efficiency from the field proved decisive, shooting 47.7 percent compared to New York’s 37.1 percent.

Despite being without Trae Young, the Hawks produced a balanced offensive display with six players scoring eight or more points.

The Knicks attempted nine more shots but struggled badly from three-point range at just 21.4 percent.

Atlanta’s ball movement stood out, finishing with 31 assists on 42 made field goals.

Team	FG%	3P%	Assists	Turnovers	Points
Hawks	47.7	33.3	31	13	111
Knicks	37.1	21.4	27	14	99

Key Hawks Contributors

Onyeka Okongwu led Atlanta with 23 points on 56.3 percent shooting while adding nine rebounds and two blocks.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker matched the 23-point mark and logged a game-high +8 plus/minus among starters.

Jalen Johnson delivered an all-around performance with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists for a triple-double.

Dyson Daniels contributed eight assists and strong perimeter defense with two steals.

Luke Kennard provided a spark off the bench, hitting 80 percent of his shots including two triples.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	FG%	+/-
Okongwu	23	9	2	56.3	+11
Alexander-Walker	23	4	3	45.0	+8
Johnson	18	10	11	50.0	+11
Daniels	11	6	8	62.5	+5
Kennard	12	3	2	80.0	+5

Jalen Brunson paced New York with 24 points but shot just 12.5 percent from beyond the arc.

OG Anunoby added 19 points and 10 rebounds but posted a -14 plus/minus. Ariel Hukporti impressed on the glass with 16 rebounds and four blocks.

Mikal Bridges scored 18 points but required 19 attempts to get there.

New York’s bench combined for only 19 points on inefficient shooting.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	FG%	+/-
Brunson	24	2	5	43.5	-9
Anunoby	19	10	1	38.5	-14
Hukporti	8	16	4	50.0	+2
Bridges	18	5	5	36.8	+3

Contributor

Josh is an experienced football and entertainment writer, with a keen interest in EPL and European football.

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