Knicks on the ropes against a Hawks team that is every bit their equal in NBA playoffs
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- Atlanta Hawks win 109‑108 in Game 3, taking a 2‑1 series lead after two straight one‑point victories
- CJ McCollum hits the go‑ahead jumper with 12.7 seconds left to put Atlanta ahead for good
- Jalen Brunson is forced into a pass that misses, leading to a turnover that ends the Knicks’ final possession
- Knicks entered the game as the league’s best fourth‑quarter team but fell short after erasing a 12‑point lead in Game 2
- Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday, a must‑win for New York to avoid elimination
Why it matters: The Hawks gain a 2‑1 series lead, while the Knicks must win Game 4 Saturday or face elimination, ending their postseason run and cutting their playoff revenue share.
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