The Atlanta Hawks mounted a stunning comeback to defeat the New York Knicks 107-106, evening their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. CJ McCollum's 32 points led the charge, including crucial baskets in the final minutes. Despite trailing by 12 after three quarters, the Hawks rallied behind McCollum's heroics. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 19 points off the bench, and Jalen Johnson added 17.
The Knicks, seeking their fourth consecutive second-round appearance, were paced by Jalen Brunson's 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns' 18. In another matchup, Anthony Edwards scored 30 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves tied their Western Conference series with the Denver Nuggets.
The Cavaliers also took a 2-0 lead in their series against the Toronto Raptors, fueled by Donovan Mitchell's 30 points and James Harden's all-around effort.