The Atlanta Hawks were in action on the road on MLK Day against the New York Knicks but couldn’t extend their winning streak as they fell to the Knicks 119-110 on Monday afternoon.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 27 points, while De’Andre Hunter added 22 points off the bench. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson poured in 34 points with Mikal Bridges adding 26 points for the hosts.
Heading into the game, the Hawks were still without Zaccharie Risacher due to injury, but another tweak to the starting lineup was made instead — one that has been subject to much discourse online — as Onyeka Okongwu started at center ahead of Clint Capela.