Russell Westbrook was relegated to the bench by Lakers coach Frank Vogel again for second time this season to finish a game.
The criticism of Julius Randle has potentially come due to the fact that his numbers have dipped this season.
Randle added 22 points for the Knicks, Quickley had 16, and Barrett 13. The Knicks didn't lead until there were just over two minutes left.
The New York Knicks were aided by the returns of Randle, Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims from protocols.
Burks scored 10 points during the Knicks' 14-0 run to start the fourth quarter. That gave New York a seven-point lead.
Fully vaccinated players and team personnel will likely not be required to undergo regular coronavirus testing during the NBA 2021-22 season.
With teams like the Warriors, Clippers, Knicks looking to improve from last season, let us take a look at what lies ahead for them in 2021/22.
The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors on Nov. 1, to mark the 75th anniversary to date of when the NBA held its first regular season game.
Trae Young led the way for the Hawks with 27 points and nine assists, but Atlanta had six different players score in double figures.
Trae Young became just the fifth player ever to average 25 points and 10 assists through his first 3 career playoff games.