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Knicks Lead Series After Brunson's 28 Points, McCollum's Foul
4/19/2026
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Story summary
- On April 18, 2026, in Game 1 of NBA playoffs, CJ McCollum of the Atlanta Hawks kicked Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the groin, earning a technical foul.
- New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored 28 points as the Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 to take a 1-0 series lead.
- CJ McCollum said Brunson exaggerated the incident.
- Game 2 is set for April 20 at Madison Square Garden.
