In a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire, the New York Knicks managed to overcome the Atlanta Hawks with a final score of 108-105. The game was decided by fine margins and the composure of the players in the closing moments.
CJ McCollum's three-pointer with just 3.3 seconds left on the clock cut the deficit to a single point (106-105). However, two clutch free throws from Jalen Brunson in the dying seconds secured a crucial victory for the Knicks.
In fact, the Hawks could have forced overtime, but McCollum's subsequent three-point attempt, though successful, was ruled to have come after the buzzer, allowing the Knicks to escape with the road win.
Jalen Brunson was the standout performer for the victors, tallying 30 points and 13 assists, with Anunoby providing excellent support with 22 points.
For the Hawks, Alexander Walker's impressive 36-point effort ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win for his team.