The New York Knicks have arguably their most important game of the season on Wednesday evening against the Atlanta Hawks. Having lost their last two games in Atlanta, the Knicks will host their opponent at MSG in an attempt to extend the series and survive one more day.
A variety of factors have played into the Knicks’ demise, ranging from All-Star Julius Randle failing to play to his potential and a degenerative defense that collapsed in the most recent game over the weekend. The Knicks allowed 113 points and scored just 96 of their own, as Julius Randle lead in the department with 23 points but shot 7-of-19 from the field.