Who’s swinging Hawks vs. Knicks tonight? Live winners and losers from Game 5
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 of their NBA playoff series, taking a 3-2 lead. The Knicks built an early lead and dominated in key areas including points in the paint, bench scoring, and free throw efficiency. Jalen Brunson led New York with 39 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double. Atlanta struggled offensively, particularly from three-point range and at the free throw line, as their deficits in multiple statistical categories proved costly.
- ▪Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting to lead the Knicks' offensive effort.
- ▪The Knicks outscored the Hawks 60-42 in points in the paint and 38-24 in bench points.
- ▪Dyson Daniels had his best game of the series with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, but Atlanta still fell decisively.
- ▪Atlanta shot just 1-of-8 from three in the first quarter and finished poorly from the free throw line at 10-of-17.
- ▪New York improved to 3-2 in the series, gaining a crucial advantage in this pivotal Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.
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