Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks with 28 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 25 points, including 19 in the second half, to help the Knicks defeat the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
- OG Anunoby scored 18 points and Josh Hart added 11 points and 14 rebounds, marking the Knicks’ first postseason game under coach Mike Brown after multiple appearances under Tom Thibodeau.
- CJ McCollum led the Hawks with 26 points and Jalen Johnson added 23, but Atlanta’s late rally fell short as New York maintained control down the stretch.
- The Knicks, seeded No. 3 in the East, will host Game 2 on Monday, with Brunson emphasizing the need for focus due to the quick turnaround.
- The game featured intense moments including a technical foul on McCollum and strategic fouling by the Hawks, but New York’s resilience and key scoring runs secured their victory.
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