McCollum's buzzer-beater gives Hawks playoff win over Knicks

Atlanta evens series at 3-3.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read

Atlanta evens series at 3-3. Video via @sportscenter on X

What happened: CJ McCollum drained a go-ahead three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 108-106 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series Friday. It marks the second game-winning shot by McCollum in the series. The Hawks force a decisive Game 7.

Why it matters: McCollum's clutch play has transformed Atlanta into a dangerous playoff threat, flipping series underdogs to even money. This keeps Atlanta's upset bid alive against a Knicks team favored to reach ECF.

By the numbers: Live swung to Hawks final minute. Hawks 2025-26: 49-33 (4th East). McCollum playoffs: 26.8 PPG, 47% 3PT (series). Head-to-head: Hawks 3-2 Knicks playoffs.

What to watch: Game 7 is Sunday in Atlanta; winner advances to second round.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-04-24T01:52:56.916289+00:00

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