NEW YORK — Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau entered Monday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks knowing full well the challenge ahead. Twice this season, the Hawks’ defense, anchored by Dyson Daniels, had stymied Jalen Brunson,

But Jalen Brunson had another target in mind. While he certainly would never admit it, in the flow of trying to lift the Knicks to a much-needed win, he was attacking Atlanta defensive stopper Dyson Daniels, who had begun to garner a reputation for frustrating Brunson.

In a game that felt like a must-win for the New York Knicks, they avenged their NBA Cup loss and defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Monday 119-110 with one of their more inspiring efforts all season.

NEW YORK (AP) Jalen Brunson scored 34 points to lead the ... 107-100 lead and on the ensuing possession drew a charge from Dyson Daniels. New York cruised the rest of the way.

It was the 68th 30-plus point game in Brunson's career as a Knick, and it helped New York improve to 28-16. Mikal Bridges added 26 points, while New York swingman Josh Hart chipped in with 14 points. Hart had suffered a cervical compression in the neck in the Knicks' 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Wednesday night.

New York Knicks All-Star Guard Jalen Brunson made franchise history in last night’s 143-120 home victory over the Sacramento Kings. In his 190th game with the New York Knicks, he scored 5,000 career points.

Anthony Davis led LA with 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves had 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. LeBron James finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

Do you think Trae Young’s passing gets overlooked because he can score 30 points? De’Andre Hunter: I think all people really care about is scoring anyway. Fans, analysts, those people,

The Atlanta Hawks and the Detroit Pistons are getting set to tipoff from Atlanta and both teams just revealed their starting lineups Hawks: G - Trae Young G - D

After being listed as questionable coming into tonight's game vs the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson's playing status has officially been r

After having their three-game winning streak snapped yesterday vs New York, the Hawks are back at home on Wednesday night vs the Detroit Pistons. Ahead of the g