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McCollum's late shot lifts Hawks to 2-1 series lead over Knicks

CJ McCollum's late basket clinched the Hawks' victory and gave Atlanta a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Published Apr 24, 2026, 12:50 AM EDT | WFMZZ

CJ McCollum hit the game-winner with 12.5 seconds remaining as the Atlanta Hawks pulled off another nail-biting victory over New York. The win gave Atlanta a 2-1 lead in their NBA first-round playoff series on Thursday.