CJ McCollum delivered a 32-point performance Monday night as the Atlanta Hawks closed with a late surge to beat the New York Knicks 107-106, leveling their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Atlanta’s comeback sealed a narrow win in a game that swung in the final moments, with the Hawks pulling ahead late to escape with the one-point decision. The result ties the series after two games, ensuring the matchup remains deadlocked heading into the next contest.
Series reset
With the victory, the Hawks answered back after the opening game and restored balance to the best-of-seven set. McCollum’s scoring led the way for Atlanta in a tightly contested contest that came down to the final possessions.