The Atlanta Hawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the New York Knicks 107-106, evening their playoff series at one game apiece. CJ McCollum led the charge with 32 points, including crucial baskets in the final minutes. Despite trailing by 12 points after three quarters, the Hawks rallied behind McCollum's heroics. Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Johnson also made significant contributions, scoring 19 and 17 points, respectively.
The Knicks, who had been seeking to take a 2-0 lead in the series, were led by Jalen Brunson's 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns' 18 points. The series now shifts to Atlanta for Game 3 on Thursday. In other NBA action, the Minnesota Timberwolves tied their series with the Denver Nuggets, while the Cleveland Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead over the Toronto Raptors.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points to help the Timberwolves overcome a 19-point deficit and defeat the Nuggets 119-114. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, were paced by Donovan Mitchell's 30 points, James Harden's 28 points, and Evan Mobley's 25 points in their 115-105 victory over the Raptors.