Hawks Take 2-1 Lead as McCollum Beats Knicks 109-108 Sport By lines April 24, 2026 The Atlanta Hawks beat the New York Knicks 109-108 in Game 3 on Thursday. CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway with 12.5 seconds left. The win gives Atlanta a 2-1 series lead. McCollum’s Fadeaway Seals a 2-1 Series Lead CJ McCollum joined the Atlanta Hawks at the February trade deadline. The Washington Wizards sent McCollum to Atlanta. Jonathan Kuminga also joined the Hawks at the February deadline from the Golden State Warriors. The Atlanta Hawks sat in 10th place in the East on January 1, 2026. The New York Knicks started 1-for-11 from 3-point range in Game 3. The Knicks finished at 28.6 percent from long range for the game. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in the first half. The Knicks rallied in the fourth quarter with a 23-9 run. OG Anunoby scored 29 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for New York. Miles McBride added 15 points with five 3-pointers off the bench. CJ McCollum scored 32 points in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden on Monday. McCollum hit a Game 2 fadeaway with 34 seconds left. McCollum repeated the shot in Game 3 with 12.5 seconds left. McCollum finished Thursday with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Jonathan Kuminga scored 21 points and forced the game-sealing steal on Jalen Brunson. Jalen Johnson added 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points for the New York Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 points in the third quarter for the Knicks. The Atlanta Hawks host Game 4 at State Farm Arena on Saturday. Related Sports Coverage Hawks Stun Knicks 107-106 as McCollum Drops 32 at MSG Nuggets at Timberwolves Game 3 With Series Tied 1-1 Sixers Stun Celtics 111-97 Behind Edgecombe 30-10 Sources: NBA.com Game 3 takeaways, ESPN playoffs hub.
