ATLANTA— Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 34 points and the New York Knicks survived Atlanta’s late comeback attempt to beat the slumping Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night. The Hawks lost their sixth straight to wrap up a crushing 0-5 homestand. Atlanta is 5-11 overall at home. READ: NBA: Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks’ Christmas comeback vs Cavaliers Towns made 17 of 18 free throws while helping the Knicks take a dominant 56-38 advantage in rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who scored 25 points, had a steal and basket with 48 seconds remaining to give the […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Knicks hold off Hawks' last ditch rally