Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 5 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum shut down again
The New York Knicks secured a decisive 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of their playoff series. Karl-Anthony Towns continued to dominate, contributing significantly to the win, while CJ McCollum struggled offensively for the Hawks. Jalen Brunson also had a standout performance, scoring 39 points and helping the Knicks maintain a strong point differential in the series.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and provided six assists in the Knicks' win.
- ▪CJ McCollum was limited to just six points on 3-for-10 shooting, reflecting Atlanta's offensive struggles.
- ▪Jalen Brunson had his best game of the series with 39 points and eight assists.
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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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