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McCollum's late heroics stun Knicks in Game 2 thriller
21 Apr
Summary
- CJ McCollum's go-ahead shot secured a narrow 107-106 victory for the Hawks.
- The Knicks squandered a lead, being outscored significantly in the final quarter.
- The series is now tied 1-1 as both teams head to Atlanta for Game 3.
The Atlanta Hawks have evened their series against the New York Knicks at 1-1 after a dramatic Game 2 victory at Madison Square Garden. CJ McCollum emerged as the hero, sinking the go-ahead shot with just 33.5 seconds left on the clock, putting the Hawks ahead 107-106.
This pivotal basket came after Jalen Johnson had given Atlanta a four-point cushion. However, the Knicks mounted a late surge, with Jalen Brunson hitting a three-pointer to pull within one point in the closing seconds. Despite this effort, the Knicks could not complete the comeback, having been outscored 28-15 in the final quarter.
The series now shifts to Atlanta for Game 3, with the Hawks carrying significant momentum from this crucial road win. The Knicks will need to regroup and address their late-game execution to regain control of the series.
