The New York Knicks (16 - 19) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (21 - 14) 111 - 97 on Sunday. Nothing indicated that the Knicks would be able to hold up with the Hawks with the two teams recent form, but they were able to runaway with a much needed victory. New York shot over 50 percent from the field and dominated the rebounding margin 45 to 31. The strange part about this results is that the Knicks were playing some of their worst basketball of the season while the Hawks seemed to be getting hot. Atlanta's bugaboo all season has been rebounding and that bit them hard here yet again. They currently rank in the bottom - three in rebounding and they were dominated on the boards against this Knicks team. All five starters scored in double - figures, but no one scored more than 20 points. Paul Millsap was once again the best player, as he tallied 19 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five steals in the loss. No one else on the team had more than four rebounds or four assists and that's a bad sign for an Atlanta team that moves the ball so well. The Hawks will have a shot at the Knicks again in Atlanta on Tuesday in their next game. New York has been struggling recently, but this team - win was a great sign. Carmelo Anthony had a great all - around line, as he amassed 11 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. He is actually assisting at one of the best rates of his career this season and it's no surprise his team is better in the win - loss column as well. The hero on the night was Arron Afflalo, who scored a season - high 38 points on an incredible 14 - for - 17 shooting. Robin Lopez also had one of his best games of the season, as he accumulated 16 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. The Knicks will look to keep the momentum going against these same Hawks in Tuesday in a rematch.
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