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The Knicks controlled the action throughout the first half. They combined stifling defense with excellent ball movement to quickly take a double-digit lead that never slipped. The team’s defense did slip to close the half, but that only meant the Hawks avoided a 20-point deficit.
Atlanta stayed hot to start the second half, but New York’s defense brought them back to Earth. All the while, the Knicks’ top three players dominated, and their role players made plays. The Knicks led by 18 to start the fourth quarter, and Jalen Brunson put the finishing touches on any hopes Atlanta had for a comeback.
This marks two dominant wins in a row, with a chance to close the series in Atlanta on Thursday. Let’s look at how the Knicks took control of this series through the player performances.
