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Hawks Edge Knicks 109-108, McCollum 32, Take Series Lead

4/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Knicks 109-108 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead while CJ McCollum scored 32 points, including a jumper.
Coach Mike Brown benched Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in the fourth quarter, re-entering them as Atlanta rallied.
Owner James Dolan reiterated a championship mandate, reviving Billy Donovan as Knicks head-coach candidate, after Knicks starters Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart had two points on 1-of-12 shooting.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Bulls dominated the NBA in the 1990s, winning six championships from 1991 to 1998, with Michael Jordan leading the charge. Their 1995-96 season featured a record 72 wins, a benchmark that stood for over 20 years. The 1998 Finals against the Utah Jazz marked the end of an era, as Jordan's game-winning shot secured the Bulls' sixth title, highlighting the enduring legacy of their championship success.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Knicks 109-108 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead while CJ McCollum scored 32 points, including a jumper.
Coach Mike Brown benched Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in the fourth quarter, re-entering them as Atlanta rallied.
Owner James Dolan reiterated a championship mandate, reviving Billy Donovan as Knicks head-coach candidate, after Knicks starters Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart had two points on 1-of-12 shooting.

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