Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- CJ McCollum scored 32 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 107-106 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 key baskets in the final minutes to secure the win.
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 29 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 18, but New York failed to hold their historically strong lead late in the game.
- The Knicks had been 40-1 in the postseason when leading by 12 or more after three quarters, making this comeback loss a rare and significant upset.
- The Hawks, boosted by bench contributions from Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Johnson, will host Game 3 on Thursday as they continue their playoff push.
