The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 122-101, at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.

The Knicks (33-27) didn't waste any time setting the right tone in what was projected to be a tough road matchup, establishing a 37-21 lead through one and then adding another six points to their advantage prior to halftime. Atlanta was able to put a seven-point dent in their deficit during what was their best quarter of play in the third, but New York's 31-25 edge in the fourth quarter allowed the visitors to win going away.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 28 points, complementing them with nine rebounds and five assists. Julius Randle generated a 25-point, 11-rebound double-double that included two assists. R.J. Barrett delivered 17 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal. Immanuel Quickley supplied 14 points, four boards, two assists and one steal, while Josh Hart finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block.

De'Andre Hunter paced the Hawks with 20 points, supplementing them with four rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Trae Young turned in a 19-point, 11-assist double-double that included one rebound and four steals. A.J. Griffin managed 12 points and two rebounds, while Clint Capela registered 10 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block.

The Knicks next visit the Washington Wizards to kick off the post-All-Star-break stretch run on Friday, February 24th, while the Hawks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday the 24th as well following the layoff.