Karl-Anthony Towns Powers Knicks to Victory Over Hawks, Solidifies Playoff Position
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Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks to a convincing 121-105 victory against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. The Knicks dominated the second quarter, leading 78-53 at halftime, and shot efficiently from the field. OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges also contributed significantly with 24 and 20 points respectively. The win helped the Knicks maintain their No. 3 position in the Eastern Conference, while the Hawks are set for the play-in tournament. The Knicks are also anticipating the return of All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, who is close to recovering from an ankle injury.
Key Points
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds in the Knicks' win over the Hawks.
The Knicks led 78-53 at halftime after a strong second quarter performance.
The Knicks shot 51.7% from three-point range and 53.6% overall from the field.
OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges contributed 24 and 20 points respectively.
The Knicks maintained their No. 3 position in the Eastern Conference with the win.
The Hawks are locked into the play-in tournament.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 16 points and 9 assists.
Jalen Brunson is close to returning from an ankle injury for the Knicks.
