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.

Jalen Brunson shared his message after helping the New York Knicks secure a win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.

Brunson, fresh off his clutch performance a night prior at MSG, sealed Tuesday’s 121-115 victory over the Raptors.

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 hit a late go-ahead jumper, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 44 points and the Knicks managed to squeak past the Hawks 149-148 in overtime to win the NBA's highest-scoring -- and perhaps its wildest -- game of the season.