When the New York Knicks (36-25) host the Atlanta Hawks (26-34) on Tuesday night, at least one team will be without their All-Star point guard.
Top Hawk and world-class irritant Trae Young is on the shelf due to hand surgery. For the Knicks, All-Star Jalen Brunson is nursing a knee contusion suffered in Sunday’s win over Cleveland that brought the heart of many a Knicks fan to a screeching halt. Brunson is listed as a game-time decision. Both players top their teams in points per game. Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu will also sit (toe).
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season.