In a nail-biting clash, Jalen Brunson’s clutch performance, including a decisive pull-up jumper, propelled the New York Knicks (6-5) to a 116-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (6-5), with Julius Randle leading the charge with 29 points.
Randle’s exceptional play, complemented by Brunson’s 24 points, showcased the Knicks’ resilience against the Hawks’ Bogdan Bogdanovic, who led Atlanta with 28 points.
Despite Trae Young’s 15 points and Dejounte Murray’s 13, the Hawks fell short in a back-and-forth fourth quarter.
With the game on the line, Brunson’s calm demeanor and Immanuel Quickley’s crucial free throws secured the win for New York.
An intense sequence, including a missed three-pointer by Bogdanovic and a lane violation by Atlanta, handed the Knicks the final advantage.
In a game where RJ Barrett was absent due to migraines, Randle’s all-around performance, coupled with Mitchell Robinson’s dominance in the paint, fueled the Knicks.
Quickley’s 20 points, combined with Brunson’s heroics, fueled an eight-point surge after Atlanta took a seven-point lead.
