US EditionCJ McCollum Does It to the Knicks Again, Delivers Winning Bucket in Final Seconds as Hawks Take Game 3
McCollum's clutch fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left sealed a 109-108 win for the Hawks, giving them a 2-1 series lead over the Knicks.
- On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks 109-108, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series after CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds remaining.
- Atlanta maintained an 18-point lead in the first half, but New York rallied late; the Knicks failed to execute in the final minute, with Jalen Brunson turning the ball over as the clock expired.
- Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 24 points, while Jonathan Kuminga added 21 off the bench. For New York, OG Anunoby scored 29 points, yet the Knicks still fell short.
- History favors the Hawks; winners of Game 3 in a tied Best-of-7 series advance 74% of the time. Knicks coach Mike Brown lamented the missed opportunity, saying "Less than a minute to go in the game and a chance to go up by three."
- Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Atlanta, where the Knicks face a must-win situation to avoid falling further behind in the series.
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CJ McCollum shot a suspension shot away with 12.5 seconds to play again to spoil New York night, and led the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night to win 109-108, taking a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first round playoffs series.
CJ McCollum does it to the Knicks again, delivers winning bucket in final seconds as Hawks take Game 3
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory over the Knicks on Thursday and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff series.
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