CJ McCollum leads Hawks comeback win over Knicks to tie playoff series
CJ McCollum led a late comeback as the Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks to tie their NBA playoff series. The Hawks acquired McCollum in January by trading away star player Trae Young.
CJ McCollum sparked a dramatic late rally to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the New York Knicks, tying their first-round playoff series. The veteran guard stepped up in clutch time to stun the home crowd at Madison Square Garden.
McCollum joined the Hawks in January when Atlanta traded away franchise star Trae Young. Young had become a playoff villain to Knicks fans in previous years, often playing his best basketball in New York.
Now McCollum appears ready to fill that role. His performance helped erase what looked like a comfortable Knicks lead and swing momentum back to Atlanta.
Meanwhile, other Eastern Conference playoff action saw the Cleveland Cavaliers cruise to a 2-0 series lead in their matchup. The Cavs have taken control early in their first-round series.
This upset win shows how the Hawks' big trade is paying off in the playoffs. McCollum has replaced Trae Young as the new player Knicks fans love to hate at Madison Square Garden.
The series shifts to Atlanta for the next games, where the Hawks will try to take the lead.
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