Alec Burks makes most of first start as Knicks top Hawks
Alec Burks, making his first start of the season, scored 15 of his team-high 23 points to spark a decisive third-quarter run for the New York Knicks, who held off the host Atlanta Hawks to win 99-90 on Saturday night.
The 23 points were a season-high for Burks, who started with Kemba Walker sitting out the second game of a back-to-back set.
Evan Fournier had 20 points while RJ Barrett scored 15 points and Obi Toppin add