The New York Knicks enter the All-Star break on a hot streak that has brought them up to third in the Eastern Conference, but there's one big concern with their roster that could keep them from being a true title contender.

The second half of the 2024-25 NBA season is firmly underway, and there are nine games on the schedule for Friday, including a massive Eastern Conference clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game from February 12, 2025 on ESPN.

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.

The New York Knicks have yet to beat any of the top three teams in the NBA this season. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks conceded a 142-105 blowout loss to the conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Rocket Arena.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson approached a young fan wearing his jersey after the All-Star game in a heartwarming moment.

Ali Brunson takes PEOPLE inside the 2025 NBA All-Star Game to watch her husband, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, play in the anticipated basketball tournament held on Sunday, Feb. 16 in San Fransisco this year.

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. Towns got to 42 points Wednesday night in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks on his seventh 3-pointer of the game.

But after the disappointing showing, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson made sure not to make excuses for New York's play on the night. “You can’t explain it... I’m at a loss for words really." Brunson said.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was drafted by Kenny Smith for the All-Star Game, and the pregame speech made by Smith included a funny mistake, according to Brunson’s words after the game. “Kenny [Smith] came in and said,

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged the Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night.