The Knicks hold a one-game lead over the Atlanta Hawks, who beat the Bullets, 117-103, last night.

Hours later, Marbury was booed during introductions, and he did not play the critical minutes of a 121-117 double-overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

He recorded 29 points in a triple-overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on January 5, 2012.

Finishing with 18 points and 8 assists, Starks helped the Knicks to a 106-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in their season opener.

The Los Angeles Lakers won their 33rd consecutive game with a 44 point victory (134-90) over the Atlanta Hawks, and extended their record to 39-3.

Their lead over the Atlanta Hawks has disappeared.

All flying blindly, following their unpredictable Knicks, who have a two-games-to-none lead over the Atlanta Hawks, on the radio.

"We had a problem defending around the rim," Rod Thorn, the Nets' president, was saying before the 105-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Anything less than a double-digit victory over the Atlanta Hawks last night would have exposed the Knicks as a potential lottery team.

"You have to feel for him," Sam Bowie said before Saturday's 114-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.