New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 27, 2025

The Knicks outlasted the Hawks 128–125, a three-point finish that belied a second half bent on pace and firepower. New York's 33-point opening quarter set an early rhythm, but Atlanta stayed within arm's reach through the first half's combined 123 points. The real story unfolded after intermission: the teams combined for 130 points in the second half alone, with the fourth quarter reaching 66 combined points—the game's highest-scoring frame—as both benches emptied and the scoreboard spun upward relentlessly.

Karl-Anthony Towns dominated for the Knicks, recording 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Jalen Brunson added 34 points and 5 assists to lead New York's balanced attack. OG Anunoby chipped in 15 points with 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Atlanta's Onyeka Okongwu answered with 31 points and 14 rebounds, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 25 points; Jalen Johnson orchestrated with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and a game-high 12 assists. The combined 253 points landed well over the market total of 244.5, finishing 8.5 points to the over despite DAGGER's pregame under call. New York's league-best recent defense (113.9 allowed per game) proved insufficient to contain Atlanta's offensive surge in the final quarter, where both teams traded baskets without mercy.