Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 40 points for the second straight night, the first time in his career the New York Knicks All-Star has reached that total in consecutive games.

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.

The New York Knicks survived an overtime thriller against the Atlanta Hawks thanks to brilliant efforts from their All-Stars.