106 Knicks (Apr 20, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- CJ McCollum scored 32 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks in a 107-106 comeback victory over the New York Knicks, tying their first-round playoff series at 1-1.
- The Hawks overcame a 12-point deficit after three quarters, with McCollum hitting crucial baskets in the final minutes to secure the win.
- Jonathan Kuminga contributed 19 points off the bench, and Jalen Johnson added 17, including a key basket with 10 seconds remaining.
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18, but the team faltered late despite a strong third quarter.
- The Hawks, now hosting Game 3, benefited from McCollum’s strong second-half performance after being acquired in a January trade for Trae Young.
