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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.