Hawks Shock Knicks to Level Series, Cavaliers Take 2-0 Lead

In a stunning turn of events, CJ McCollum's 32 points propelled the Atlanta Hawks to a 107-106 victory over the New York Knicks, leveling their playoff series. The Hawks, who trailed by 12 after three quarters, staged a remarkable comeback. McCollum's late surge almost came undone when he missed two free throws with 5.6 seconds left, but the Knicks' Mikal Bridges missed a jumper at the buzzer. Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points off the bench for the Hawks, while Jalen Brunson had 29 points for the Knicks. In another matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves tied their series with the Denver Nuggets, thanks to Anthony Edwards' 30 points. The Timberwolves overcame a 19-point deficit to win 119-114. The Cleveland Cavaliers, meanwhile, took a 2-0 lead in their series against the Toronto Raptors, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 30 points and James Harden making significant contributions on both ends of the floor.