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The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 114–98 on April 25 at State Farm Arena, controlling the matchup through superior shooting and ball movement. O. Anunoby led New York with 22 points, while K. Towns added 20, anchoring an offense that shot 49.4 percent from the field and drained 14 three-pointers compared to Atlanta's 10. The Knicks' balanced attack generated 23 assists against just 14 turnovers, while their defense held the Hawks to a 41 percent clip and forced 18 turnovers. Atlanta's C. McCollum (17 points) and N. Alexander-Walker (15 points) couldn't generate enough offensive firepower, as the Hawks managed only 98 points on an offensive rating of 98.0. New York's fourth-quarter execution proved decisive, outscoring Atlanta 28–33 in the final frame after a tightly contested first half. The Knicks' 43 rebounds and 9 steals further stifled the home team's rhythm. The result underscores New York's depth and defensive prowess heading into the postseason stretch.
