CJ McCollum's clutch jumper lifts Hawks to No. 23

Atlanta won 109-108 and moved 2-1 up in Round 1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 111 min read

🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 At No. 23... CJ McCollum's clutch jumper lifts the Hawks in Round 1, Game 3! https://t.co/Njl Via @NBA on X

What happened: The basket came with 12.5 seconds left and turned a one-point deficit into a lead. Atlanta held on 109-108.

Why it matters: McCollum scored 23 points, giving Atlanta a primary late-game option in a one-possession playoff finish.

By the numbers: McCollum: 23 points; game-winning jumper with 12.5 seconds remaining; Hawks won 109-108 and led the first-round series 2-1.

What to watch: The league's 2025-26 top-plays countdown continues with the next-ranked entry.

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