RJ Barrett guaranteed a New York Knicks win. But it was Clint Capela and the Atlanta Hawks who walked the talk.
Capela had a monster double-double while Trae Young had another masterclass. The Hawks methodically wore down the Knicks who were running on an empty gas.
New York faded down stretch as Atlanta ended the Knicks’ fairytale season with a dominant 103-89 win Wednesday night at The Garden.
Capela made true to his promise of coming in to The Garden and sending the Knicks to an early vacation. He dominated the paint with 14 points and 15 rebounds that complemented Young’s 36-point, 9-assist performance.