Murray’s 29 help Hawks finish strong, beat Knicks 139-124

Published January 20, 2023 9:50 PM

By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray scored 29 points, Trae Young added 27 and the streaking Atlanta Hawks pulled away at the start of the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 139-124. Julius Randle led the Knicks with 32 points but was held scoreless in the final period. Atlanta led only 101-101 before opening the final period with a 20-4 run that was capped by back-to-back inside baskets by Onyeka Okongwu. The Hawks, eighth in the Eastern Conference, extended their season-best winning streak to five games. R.J. Barrett scored 23 points in the third straight loss for the seventh-place Knicks.

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