Knicks crush Hawks 126-97 to take 3-2 playoff series lead

14 articles · Updated · Newsday · Apr 29

Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 16 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks are now one win from advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Game 6 set for Thursday in Atlanta.
After early struggles in the series, New York has delivered two dominant wins, with OG Anunoby consistently contributing on both ends and coach Mike Brown praising the team’s resilience.

Is Jalen Brunson's 39-point explosion the new standard for the Knicks in these playoffs?

How did New York's bench become the unsung hero in their back-to-back blowout victories?

How did the Knicks' coaching staff successfully unlock Karl-Anthony Towns' potential mid-series?

Have the Knicks finally cracked the code to beating the Hawks after their early series struggles?

Is Mikal Bridges' benching a hidden problem for the Knicks despite their dominant wins?

Can Atlanta's offense recover after star CJ McCollum's worst playoff performance?