New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Atlanta Hawks?

The New York Knicks secured a massive 104-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden. Who stepped up for New York?

The New York Knicks continued down the road to the postseason on Sunday, November 20. The Knicks hosted the red-hot Atlanta Hawks for an early 12:00 p.m. start to a game with long-term implications.

With a 5-7 record through 12 games and a hunger for more, the Knicks needed a victory—and at 104-94, that’s what they got.

The Hawks entered Madison Square Garden with a 9-3 record overall and a 3-2 mark away from home. More applicably, Atlanta had won six of its past seven games, including a 110-106 road win over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Matched up against a Hawks team that’s as hot as any in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks played brilliantly in the first half and seemed to be setting the tone for a win.

Dwight Howard was dominant for the Hawks, recording 18 points, 18 rebounds, and two blocks in 29 minutes. The Knicks overcame his tremendous showing, however, and overcame one of the best teams in the conference.

The question is: which players stepped up during what was the most impressive win of the season for the Knicks?