nba Game Recap
New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Wrap - New York Wins 117-108
The Hawks were burned for 26 points by RJ Barrett on Saturday as the Knicks picked up a 117-108 win at State Farm Arena.
The Knicks were a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 214.5.
Julius Randle had 24 points for New York and Evan Fournier chipped in with 18 points. Julius Randle had 9 assists for the Knicks, while Mitchell Robinson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Hawks got a 29-point performance from Trae Young, who was supported by 17 points from Danilo Gallinari. Kevin Huerter had 6 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Kevin Huerter grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 65-51 at the break.
New York had a 44-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Charlotte looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Milwaukee.