Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 5 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum shut down again
The New York Knicks dominated the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead thanks to another strong performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, while CJ McCollum struggled offensively for Atlanta. Towns recorded 16 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and two steals, continuing to exploit mismatches against the Hawks. Jalen Brunson added 39 points on efficient shooting and just one turnover, marking his best game of the series. The Knicks have outscored Atlanta by 52 points over the past nine quarters.
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NBA New York Knicks Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 5 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum shut down again By Zach Braziller Published April 28, 2026, 11:58 p.m. ET Heroes and zeros from the Knicks 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden: Hero It is becoming the Karl-Anthony Towns series. The Hawks don’t have an answer for the Knicks big man, and New York is taking advantage of that mismatch. A smiling Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates with Mikal Bridges during the Knicks’ Game 5 blowout win over the Hawks. Jason Szenes for New York Post Three days after he notched the first triple-double of his playoff career, Towns was again a dominant force.
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