OG Anunoby's 29 points weren't enough to secure a 109-108 victory for the Hawks over the Knicks.

April 24th - The Hawks narrowly defeated the Knicks 109-108. Johnson contributed 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while McCollum added 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Knicks, Anunoby scored 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Brunson had 26 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, Brunson scored first on a drive, but McCollum quickly responded with a three-pointer to take the lead. The Hawks, led by Johnson and Kuminga, gradually widened the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Hawks led 33-21. In the second quarter, McCollum's free throws and field goals stabilized the situation, and the Hawks once extended their lead to 18 points. The Knicks then narrowed the gap thanks to performances from Clarkson and McBride. At halftime, the Hawks led 58-50.

After switching sides, the Knicks, relying on Anunoby and Towns, narrowed the gap to 6 points. However, the Hawks, led by Walker and Daniels, widened the gap again. At the end of the third quarter, the Hawks maintained an 88-80 lead. In the final quarter, the Knicks, thanks to McBride and Anunoby, took the lead. Johnson made a crucial putback to close the gap, and McCollum hit a jump shot. Ultimately, the Hawks narrowly defeated the Knicks 109-108 .

Knicks player statistics

Anunoby had 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist; Brunson had 26 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists ; Towns had 21 points, 17 rebounds, and 4 assists; McBride had 15 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Clarkson had 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Alvarado had 5 points; Hart had 2 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists; Robinson had 2 points and 4 rebounds.

Hawks player statistics

Johnson had 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists; McCollum had 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Kuminga had 21 points and 4 rebounds; Walker had 14 points and 3 rebounds; Okongwu had 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist; Daniels had 8 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists; Vincent had 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Gay had 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist.

Image source: Internet