Hawks spoil Knicks’ home opener
Jeff Teague scored 23 points (14 in the paint), and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 112-101 in the Knicks’ home opener at Madison Square Garden.
The Hawks took control with a 29-12 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 22.
Al Horford had 21 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks, and Paul Millsap added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 steals.
For the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony had 25 points (16 in the paint) and 3 steals but went 0 for 7 from 3.
The Hawks shot 50.6% from the field and 41.7% from 3 to the Knicks’ 40.9% and 20.7%. They outscored the Knicks 28-15 off turnovers.