While the 139-120 loss looks ugly on paper, the game was actually progressing reasonably well for Atlanta in the first ... and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for D'Angelo Russell ...

It was the 68th 30-plus point game in Brunson's career as a Knick, and it helped New York improve to 28-16. Mikal Bridges added 26 points, while New York swingman Josh Hart chipped in with 14 points.

The Brooklyn ... of Brooklyn's game against the Heat. His jersey was retired by the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2 against the Atlanta Hawks, another former team of Carter's. His Nets jersey retirement ...

On Monday afternoon, the New York Knicks will host the Atlanta ... the Hawks, they will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets.

New York City rivals will meet in Brooklyn Tuesday night, as the Knicks make the short trip as solid favorites over the struggling Nets ... games. Last time out, New York toppled a good Atlanta ...