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Hawks Top Knicks 111-99 at MSG as Jalen Johnson Notches Triple-Double

The short-handed, cold-shooting Knicks drew boos at Madison Square Garden, with coach Mike Brown accepting responsibility.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 27: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks goes up for a shot against Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • New York played without Karl-Anthony Towns (illness), Josh Hart (ankle) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle management), while Atlanta was again without Trae Young (quadriceps).
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 and Onyeka Okongwu added 22 for Atlanta, and Luke Kennard buried consecutive fourth-quarter threes to stall a Knicks push.
  • The Knicks shot 9-for-44 from three (20%) and 36% overall and were held under 100 points for the first time this season.
  • Jalen Brunson led New York with 24 points; OG Anunoby posted 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Ariel Hukporti grabbed a career-high 17 boards.
  • Boos erupted during the lopsided middle quarters, and Brown said fans were right to voice displeasure before the Knicks host the 76ers on Saturday.