Knicks Edge Hawks 108-105 After McCollum's Buzzer-Beater Waved Off
Final Score
New York Knicks 108 - 105 Atlanta Hawks
Result: Knicks win by 3 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The New York Knicks held off the Atlanta Hawks 108-105 on Monday night in Atlanta after a dramatic finish saw CJ McCollum's half-court buzzer-beater nullified by replay review. Jalen Brunson's two free throws with 1.2 seconds remaining proved decisive as the shot was ruled to have left McCollum's hands after the buzzer expired.
The victory ended Atlanta's 13-game home winning streak and marked the Hawks' first home loss since early February. Brunson's 17-point fourth quarter performance helped New York secure their 51st win of the season.
Key Events
- Q2 End – Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta to a 57-53 halftime lead with 20 first-half points
- Q3 – Knicks went on a 17-6 run in the final six minutes to take an 81-79 lead, with Karl-Anthony Towns contributing 14 of New York's 28 third-quarter points
- Q4 01.2 – Jalen Brunson made two free throws to give New York a 108-105 lead
- Q4 00.0 – CJ McCollum banked in a half-court shot that was waved off after review showed the ball left his hands after time expired
Basic Stats
New York Knicks: 108 points, 51-28 record
Atlanta Hawks: 105 points, 45-34 record
Jalen Brunson (NYK): 30 points, 13 assists
Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): 21 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 36 points
Jalen Johnson (ATL): 21 points, 11 rebounds
Dyson Daniels (ATL): 11 points, 12 rebounds
CJ McCollum (ATL): 17 points, 3 three-pointers
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Available via AP NBA
Match Context
Tournament: NBA Regular Season Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta Date: April 6, 2026
Stage: Not specified