Jalen Brunson’s 39-point Game 5 propels Knicks into series lead over Hawks
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of their NBA playoff series. The win gives the Knicks a 3-2 series lead as they aim to close out the Hawks in Game 6. Multiple Knicks players contributed with double-digit scoring, including OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns. The series now shifts to Atlanta for the potential series-deciding game.
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NBA Jalen Brunson’s 39-point Game 5 propels Knicks into series lead over Hawks By Andrew Battifarano Published April 28, 2026, 10:48 p.m. ET The Knicks have pushed the Hawks to the brink. Behind Jalen Brunson’s 39-point performance, the Knicks crushed the Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. CJ McCollum loses the ball to Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart during the second quarter of the Knicks’ 126-97 Game 5 blowout win over the Hawks on April 28, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST Jalen Brunson, who scored a game-high 309 points, reacts on the court during the Knicks’ Game 5 blowout win.
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