Rashan S. Michel, 36, was arrested and charged with one count of simple battery, after allegedly attacking NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins after Wednesday night's game.

Michel hit Wilkins in the chest and also hit a security guard. He was promptly arrested and taken into custody by the Atlanta police department.

Michel, who has worked as an NBA and college basketball referee, claimed Wilkins owed him money for suits purchased several years ago, according to Atlanta police. Michel previously owned his own clothing store.

Larry Drew used a short rotation in Sunday's 99-83 win for the Hawks over the Cavaliers, playing only eight players until the final two minutes.

Drew said he “wanted to maintain the rhythm with the short rotation.” He also said he wanted Josh Smith or Al Horford on the floor at all times. They played a combined 79 minutes. Constitution

The playoff-bound Atlanta Hawks appear to be unraveling as they continue to get pounded at an historic pace.

As a result, Atlanta has been blown out at home more often than any team with a winning record in NBA history. The Hawks have suffered five home losses by 20 or more points, including three by more than 30 points. Each ranks as the top total in NBA history for teams with winning records, according to STATS, LLC.

The Hawks (40-32) have lost 14 of their last 21 games and are losing their footing in the Eastern Conference playoff during the freefall. Atlanta finds itself trying to hold off sixth-place Philadelphia, which is just 2 1/2 games behind the Hawks.

“It’s something I’ve been preaching it seems like every day this month, about how to respond to runs,” Drew said. “This game is a game of runs. Teams make runs. You make runs. You respond to it and we just don’t respond to it well at all. It looks like we lose interest, lose confidence. We just don’t handle it well.”

Atlanta forward Josh Powell was reportedly arrested on Saturday following a traffic incident.

Powell was coming to Philips Arena for Saturday's game.

The Knicks cruised to a 92-79 victory over the Hawks at the Philips Arena on Sunday evening.

Amar'e Stoudemire led New York with 26 points, including six during a decisive 11-0 run in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Fans in Atlanta cheered for Stoudemire and the Knicks, showering the big man with "MVP" chants at one point.

"I thought we were at home for a second. It felt like a home game. It felt good," Stoudemire said.

Mike D'Antoni believes the addition of Kirk Hinrich has changed the Hawks offensively.

"They play much faster," D'Antoni said of Atlanta. "[Hinrich is] one of the better players in the league, and I think he's revitalized a little bit. I think he'll add a lot to them."

The Hawks acquired Hinrich from the Wizards in a trade involving Mike Bibby.