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Towns scores 30 points as hot-shooting Knicks overwhelm Hawks 121-105 and await Brunson's return

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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) handles the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)

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ATLANTA (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the hot-shooting New York Knicks took command with 40 points in the second period and beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-105 on Saturday.

OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Mikal Bridges added 20 for the Knicks, who solidified their hold on third place in the Eastern Conference.