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Shooting close to 70% throughout the game, the New York Knicks easily defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 121-105, at State Farm Arena.
Under the guidance of coach Quin Snyder, the Hawks experienced a setback in the NBA Saturday opener, falling to a 36-41 record for the 2024-25 Regular Season and securing a spot in the 2025 SoFi Play-In Tournament. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks earned the final direct playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.
Having already secured their playoff position and effectively solidifying their claim on the third seed in the Eastern bracket, the Knicks improved to 49-28, extending their lead over the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers by three games. British player O.G. Anunoby shone with an outstanding performance, contributing 24 points, along with four assists, four rebounds, three blocks, and one steal, as one of six players scoring in double figures.
Jalen Brunson, dealing with a right ankle sprain, missed his 16th consecutive game but practiced alongside his teammates in Atlanta and is anticipated to return for NBA Sunday. As part of a back-to-back schedule, Tom Thibodeau’s team will face off against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden.
Ariel Hukporti, recovering from left knee surgery in late February, is expected to remain out for the rest of the season. Another possible addition from Europe, French player Pacome Dadiet, remained on the bench during Saturday’s game.
It was a frustrating outing for the Hawks, with Frenchman Zaccharie Risacher contributing 12 points, four rebounds, one block, and one assist. Czech player Vit Krejci added eight points, three rebounds, one block, and one assist, while Swiss center Clint Capela, dealing with a left fourth metacarpal ligament strain, sat out the game.
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