Behind Jalen Brunson’s 39-point performance, the Knicks crushed the Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum loses the ball to New York Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart during Game 5 in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 28, 2026. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson reacts on the court during Game 5. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST The Knicks now lead the series 3-2 and can advance to the second round with a win in Atlanta on Thursday night.
OG Anunoby (17), Karl-Anthony Towns (16), Jose Alvarado (12) and Jeremy Sochan (10) joined Brunson with double-figure point totals.
