The Hawks played another game in Madison Square Garden just before All-Star break. The starters were Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Mo Gueye, and Onyeka Okongwu.
The Knicks led 20-12 through the first five minutes. The lead held steady as the Hawks struggled offensively and the Knicks made 13 of their first 19 field goal attempts. Dyson Daniels scored 10 points in the first quarter to lead the Hawks. The quarter ended 38-29 in the Knicks’ favor, with Brunson scoring 16. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 12 straight points to start the second quarter, as the Hawks’ offensive woes continued.