The New York Knicks were embarrassed by the Atlanta Hawks on Friday evening, losing by 11 points, as the entire starting Hawks team earned double-digit points.
Of course, Trae Young was their catalyst at offense, scoring 21 points and recording a game-high 14 assists, showcasing his ability to spread the ball around the floor efficiently. Nonetheless, there’s no real way to stop Young but rather limit him and mitigate his influence on the game.
The issue the Knicks are currently facing is:
While Atlanta’s star player is balling out, All-Star Julius Randle simply hasn’t been able to replicate his regular-season performance.