99 Knicks (Jan 2, 2026) Game Recap

99 Knicks (Jan 2, 2026) Game Recap

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Key Points:

  • Jalen Johnson recorded his seventh triple-double of the season with 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 win over the New York Knicks.
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 23 points and Onyeka Okongwu added 22 for the Hawks, while Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points.
  • The Hawks overcame an early Knicks lead, maintaining control after the first quarter and extending their advantage to as much as 26 points in the third quarter.
  • New York's Ariel Hukporti grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds in place of the ill Karl-Anthony Towns, but the Knicks were held under 100 points for