It looked like the Knicks were finally in the clear. But they should have learned this lesson long ago. There is no “in the clear” when Trae Young looms. Their longtime nemesis nearly buried them once again.

A game that looked to be a blowout had to be won on a game-winner for the New York Knicks, but they held on and prevented a horrific collapse against the

Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead jumper with 11.1 seconds left in overtime, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points and the New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 149-148 on Wednesday night in a thrilling final game before the All-Star break for both teams.