The New York Knicks stepped up against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday evening, toppling them by the score of 99–90. After falling to the Phoenix Suns in a disappointing loss at MSG, the Knicks bounced back with physicality and elite defense, despite playing without Kemba Walker and Derrick Rose.
Thankfully, the starting team posted a far more efficient performance against Atlanta, despite power forward Julius Randle recording just eight points over 31 minutes. However, Evan Fournier and RJ Barrett recorded 18 and 15 apiece, knocking down a combined five 3-PT shots. In the absence of Walker, reserve Alec Burks picked up the start, having one of his most dominant games of the season with 23 points, two steals, three assists, and seven rebounds.