nba Game Recap
Knicks Down Atlanta 149-148 - Match Report
The Knicks got a 44-point performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, who added 10 rebounds as New York ran past Atlanta 149-148 on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.
New York won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 243.0.
New York got 36 points from Jalen Brunson and another 26 points from Precious Achiuwa. Jalen Brunson contributed 8 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Hawks got a 38-point performance from Trae Young, who was supported by 23 points from Dyson Daniels. Trae Young had 19 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Onyeka Okongwu grabbed 14 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break winning 68-60 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 47 boards, while New York only had 39
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Chicago looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Orlando.