McCollum’s Late Heroics Lift Hawks to 2-1 Lead Over Knicks

CJ McCollum delivered a clutch game-winner with 12.5 seconds left as the Atlanta Hawks edged the New York Knicks 109-108 to take a 2-1 series lead.

Jalen Johnson impressed with 24 points, while Jonathan Kuminga sealed the win with a late steal. Jalen Brunson scored 26 for New York, who faltered in the final seconds.

Elsewhere, the Toronto Raptors cruised past the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104, with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett scoring 33 each to cut the series deficit to 2-1.