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.
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