The New York Knicks have one of the best rosters they've had in quite a long time, which means they might be in a better position to make a run to the NBA Finals than they have during this modern era. What's for sure is that New York (who is the No. 3-seed in the Eastern Conference) secured a big win against the No. 6-seeded Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series on April 18. Karl-Anthony Towns stood out for the Knicks, as he scored 19 of his 25 points to secure a 113-102 victory. New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images However, Towns wasn't the Knicks' leading scorer. That distinction would go to star point guard Jalen Brunson, who finished with 28 points in the game. Brunson has been one of the league's best point guards ever since he joined the Knicks. And he can take a step toward superstardom if he manages to bring the Knicks to their first NBA Finals since 1999.…