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The New York Knicks had a strong first quarter, shooting 11-for-21 from the field, 5-for-10 from three, and 8-of-10 from the free-throw line, leading the Atlanta Hawks 35-31. In the second quarter, the Knicks maintained their lead, with RJ Barrett contributing 14 points and 5 assists, and Mitchell Robinson dominating the paint with 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. Despite a tough half for Trae Young, who went 1-of-9 from the field and had 4 turnovers, De'Andre Hunter's 16 points kept the Hawks in the game. At halftime, the Knicks were up 69-61.
Hawks give up breakaway dunk on last play of half because Trae thought quarter was over (I guess?) and just stopped. Knicks 69, Hawks 61 at the break. Brutal half for Young -- 1-of-9 from field, 4 TO, cooked on D. Hunter with 16 points to keep Atlanta afloat.
Knicks up 69-61 at the half Terrific all-around half from RJ Barrett, who has 14 points and a team-high 5 assists Mitch Rob has dominated the paint and been a demon defensively: 8 boards, 3 steals and 3 blocks! 4 treys for Brunson DDV and IQ with 18 points off the bench
Halftime. Knicks lead the Hawks 69-61. • Barrett 14 pts, 5 asts • Brunson 14 pts, 3 asts • Quickley 9-3-3 • DiVincenzo 9 pts • Robinson 7 & 8, 3 blks, 3 stls • Hunter 16 pts
Through one quarter, the Knicks lead the Hawks 35-31. • Barrett 8 pts • Brunson 8 pts, 2 asts • Randle 1-4-3 • DiVincenzo 5 pts • Hunter 9 pts
After miserable shooting opener - Knicks are 11-for-21 from the field, 5-for-10 from three and 8-of-10 from the line in the first quarter...and lead 35-31.