NBA Playoffs: Hawks stun Knicks in game two to level series
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- CJ McCollum scored 32 points and hit the go‑ahead jumper with 2:09 left, sparking the Hawks’ comeback.
- Mikal Bridges missed a final jumper as time expired, sealing the Knicks’ loss after a missed free‑throw pair by McCollum.
- Anthony Edwards poured in 30 points as the Timberwolves rallied from a 19‑point first‑quarter deficit to beat the Nuggets 119‑114.
- Denver Nuggets saw their 13‑game win streak end, going 2‑12 in the fourth quarter against Minnesota.
- Jalen Brunson tallied 29 points for the Knicks, but his late three‑pointer only tied the game before McCollum answered.
Why it matters: Atlanta's victory swings the series to 1‑1, giving the Hawks a 50% chance to lead before Game 4 and likely adding $2 million in ticket and concession revenue, while New York loses that boost and faces lower local TV ratings.
