Luke Kennard, CJ McCollum and the biggest NBA Playoffs surprises so far
Two players have exceeded all expectations, while one is failing to meet them. Who are the surprise stories of the NBA Playoffs so far?
CJ McCollum
Fans all said the same thing about Suni Lee’s appearance at an NBA playoff game
The Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., was once again littered with celebrities on Monday, as the New York Knicks hosted the Atlanta Hawks for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Among the personalities who attended the game was Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Suni Lee, who was shown on the broadcast during a … The post Fans all said the same thing about Suni Lee’s appearance at an NBA playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former Teammates CJ McCollum and Jose Alvarado Get Into It as Hawks Stun Knicks
CJ McCollum’s heated exchange with Jose Alvarado added intensity to Game 2, as the Hawks guard led a late comeback win over the Knicks with a clutch performance.
“No Villain”: CJ McCollum Has No Interest in Stealing Trae Young’s Status Among Knicks Fans After Game 2 Win
Atlanta Hawks star CJ McCollum refuses to take the villain role that Trae Young used to play against the New York Knicks.
Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga reveals key to Game 2 win over Knicks
After being a non-factor in the Atlanta Hawks’ 113-102 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the 2026 NBA playoffs, Jonathan Kuminga came alive in Game 2 on Monday night. Kuminga, who’s earning more and more of head coach Quin Snyder’s trust, ended up playing 35 minutes, including […] The post Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga reveals key to Game 2 win over Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered his props to CJ McCollum following the latter’s explosive performance in the Atlanta Hawks’ upset win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 on Monday night. Going into the game, Atlanta trailed 1-0 in the first-round series after losing Game 1. They needed a win on the road to go back […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals why he went quiet in 4th quarter vs. Hawks
The New York Knicks suffered a costly setback in Game 2 vs. the Atlanta Hawks, falling 107-106 after a late collapse that evened the series at 1-1 on Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns’ quiet fourth quarter emerged as a defining storyline, raising questions about New York’s late-game execution. The loss stings given how firmly the Knicks […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns reveals why he went quiet in 4th quarter vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nasty Chants Rain Down On CJ McCollum at MSG During Playoffs Game 2
During the third quarter of Game 2, Knicks fans were heard directing hostile chants toward CJ McCollum.
Hawks’ CJ McCollum revelling in the boos as Garden’s latest villian
Monday night, the veteran guard heard plenty of them as he shot the Hawks past the Knicks 107-106 at the Garden to even this best-of-seven opening-round series at one game apiece.
Hawks’ CJ McCollum pushes back on villain aura after torching Knicks in Game 2
Is CJ McCollum turning into a villain? The Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks series seems to be bringing out that side of the guard. The naturally hostile New York crowd and McCollum’s earlier comments make it look like the guard is leaning more into his villainous tendencies and whatnot. If you ask McCollum, though, he would […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum pushes back on villain aura after torching Knicks in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA Star CJ McCollum Made History In Hawks-Knicks Game
On Monday night, the Atlanta Hawks played Game 2 of their series with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.The Hawks won by a score of 107-106 to tie up the series at 1-1.CJ McCollum went off for 32 points, three rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block while shooting 12/22 from the […] The post NBA Star CJ McCollum Made History In Hawks-Knicks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown may have some choice words ready for whoever’s in charge of NBC’s scorebug. Brown was universally panned for not calling a timeout in the final seconds of Game 2 of the Knicks’ first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks lost the contest 107-106 after Mikal Bridges missed … The post NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mike Brown laments glaring Game 2 issue that doomed Knicks vs. Hawks
The New York Knicks missed a golden opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, as they let a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter of Game 2 slip en route to a 107-106 defeat on Monday night. In the end, the Knicks still had an opportunity […] The post Mike Brown laments glaring Game 2 issue that doomed Knicks vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Damian Lillard fires huge reaction to Hawk’s SG CJ McCollum’s wild MSG takeover
Madison Square Garden has a way of turning stars into villains or legends, and on Monday night, CJ McCollum chose legend. The Atlanta Hawks veteran orchestrated a stunning fourth-quarter comeback to edge the New York Knicks 107-106, tying their Eastern Conference first-round series at 1-1 and silencing a rowdy New York crowd. McCollum dominated the […] The post Damian Lillard fires huge reaction to Hawk’s SG CJ McCollum’s wild MSG takeover appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Embarrassing Choke Job’ — NBA World Reacts to Knicks’ ‘Dumbfounding’ Game 2 Collapse vs. Hawks
A disastrous collapse for the New York Knicks has given the Atlanta Hawks new life in the series, courtesy of CJ McCollum.
Mike Brown complains about the different officiating for Jalen Brunson and CJ McCollum – sportingnews.com
Mike Brown complains about the different officiating for Jalen Brunson and CJ McCollum sportingnews.com
Hawks’ CJ McCollum has become the ‘new’ Trae Young for angry Knicks fans
A few years ago, the Atlanta Hawks had a villain on their roster. Star point guard Trae Young had a knack for getting under the skin of other teams’ fans. No fanbase hated Young more than the New York Knicks. In what became Young’s signature moment, the former Hawks guard traumatized Knicks fans with his […] The post Hawks’ CJ McCollum has become the ‘new’ Trae Young for angry Knicks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks' Mikal Bridges Addresses Missed Game-Winner Over Hawks
New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges comments on missing the game-winner over the Atlanta Hawks.
Hawks vs. Knicks Post-Game Stats: CJ McCollum Leads Atlanta to Epic Upset to Tie Series
CJ McCollum's standout showing helped Atlanta steal Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs from the New York Knicks.
Gag City: Knicks’ season-altering choke ends chance of easy series with Hawks
The Knicks led by 12 points after three quarters. They still led by eight with 5 ½ minutes to go. The Garden was having a lot of fun with new villain CJ McCollum, and the Knicks were ready to go to Atlanta up 2-0. It actually felt like they might run the Hawks out of...
CJ McCollum Reacts to Missed Free Throws After Hawks’ Game 2 Win Over Knicks
Hawks guard CJ McCollum reacts to missing free throws against the Knicks.
Mikal Bridges became the internet’s punching bag after choking in Game 2
Mikal Bridges virtually handed out megaphones and amplifiers to his haters with his fourth-quarter no-show Monday on the playoff stage. The New York Knicks swingman missed the potential game-winning shot in the dying seconds of Game 2 in his team’s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. With the Knicks trailing 107-106, Bridges’ baseline jumper clanked … The post Mikal Bridges became the internet’s punching bag after choking in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Knicks fans in freefall after shocking Game 2 collapse to Hawks
The New York Knicks engaged in a heated Game 2 with the Atlanta Hawks. Now fans are in freefall mode after witnessing an epic Knicks collapse during the NBA Playoffs. Once up 100-92, Atlanta rallied to stun NYK 107-106 Monday to even the series 1-1. CJ McCollum snatched the oxygen inside Madison Square Garden with […] The post Knicks fans in freefall after shocking Game 2 collapse to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.