Brunson 39 Lifts Knicks Past Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 Sport By lines April 29, 2026 Jalen Brunson scored 39 points and the Knicks routed the Hawks 126-97 in Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The win pushed New York’s first-round series lead to 3-2. Brunson Cooks the Fourth-Quarter Run Brunson hit 15 of 23 shots from the floor. The Knicks captain added eight assists with one turnover. Brunson dropped eight points during a 12-0 New York run in the fourth quarter. OG Anunoby produced 17 points and 10 rebounds for New York. Karl-Anthony Towns added 16 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. The Knicks shot 57 percent from the field. New York held a 48-27 rebound edge and outscored Atlanta 60-42 in the paint. Atlanta hosts Game 6 Thursday with elimination on the line. The Knicks need one win to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Related Sports Coverage Spurs Eliminate Blazers 114-95, Reach West Semis Jokic Triple-Double Saves Nuggets 125-113 Over Wolves Thunder Sweep Suns 131-122 for Third Straight Round 1 Source: Yahoo Sports.
