The Atlanta Hawks pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat the New York Knicks 107-106, evening their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. CJ McCollum led the charge with 32 points, including crucial baskets down the stretch. Despite trailing by 12 points after three quarters, the Hawks mounted a fierce rally, with McCollum's jumper giving them their first lead of the series in the second half.
The Knicks had a chance to win but 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 Western Conference playoff series with the Denver Nuggets at one game apiece, thanks to Anthony Edwards' 30 points and Julius Randle's 24 points. The Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-quarter deficit to win 119-114.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Toronto Raptors, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 30 points and James Harden adding 28 points. The Cavaliers' win was fueled by the strong performances of their stars, with Mitchell, Harden, and Evan Mobley making significant contributions on both ends of the floor.