Jalen Brunson Scores 28 Points as Knicks Beat Hawks 113-102 in Playoff Game 1
Jalen Brunson scored 28 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The victory gives the Knicks a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
Jalen Brunson put on a show at Madison Square Garden, scoring 28 points to power the New York Knicks past the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their playoff series Saturday.
Brunson did most of his damage early, putting up 22 points in the first half alone. His hot shooting helped the Knicks build a lead they would hold for the rest of the game.
The win gives New York home-court advantage as they try to advance in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the second round, where tougher opponents await.
The Knicks controlled the game despite the Hawks' efforts to mount a comeback. New York's balanced attack and strong defense at home proved too much for Atlanta to handle in the series opener.
This is the start of the NBA playoffs, where teams battle to reach the championship. The Knicks are trying to make a deep playoff run for their fans who haven't seen much success in recent years.
Game 2 of the series will likely be played in New York in the coming days.
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