CJ McCollum's jumper and Knicks' late turnover seal 2-1 advantage for Hawks (0:37)

CJ McCollum's jumper and Knicks' late turnover seal 2-1 advantage for Hawks. (0:37)

Associated Press

Apr 23, 2026, 10:05 PM ET

ATLANTA -- When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they know where to turn.

It used to be Trae Young .

Now it's CJ McCollum , who has led an Atlanta resurgence since arriving in a trade that sent the face of the franchise to the Washington Wizards .

The 34-year-old McCollum came through for the second game in a row, running around a screen to take an inbounds pass, then knocking down a 15-foot jumper that gave the Hawks a 109-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.

Atlanta now holds a 2-1 edge in the series against the favored Knicks.

McCollum is savoring every moment.

"I'm comfortable with failure. I'm comfortable with success," he said. "I've played a long time.…