Knicks Win After Hawks’ Buzzer-Beater Gets Overturned
Apr 6, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) makes a shot from beyond half court that would have tied the game but was after time expired against the New York Knicks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The New York Knicks won a thrilling game against the Atlanta Hawks 108-105, in a matchup defined by a dramatic finish. CJ McCollum’s half-court buzzer-beater was ultimately overturned after video review.
A Spectacular Finish That Goes the Knicks’ Way
Jalen Brunson hit two clutch free throws with 1.2 seconds left to give the Knicks a three-point lead. On the ensuing inbound, McCollum caught the ball near the free-throw line, took two dribbles, and launched a shot from half-court that went in off the backboard. However, slow-motion replay showed the ball was still in his hands when regulation time expired.
This loss ends an impressive streak for Atlanta, who had not lost at home since early February and had won 13 consecutive games in their arena.
OH. MY. GOD.
CJ MCCOLLUM HITS A HALF COURT SHOT JUST .1 SECONDS TOO LATE TO FORCE OT 😭 pic.twitter.com/Lstm6CjYfq
— br_betting (@br_betting) April 7, 2026
Brunson Shines, Towns Delivers in the Clutch
Jalen Brunson was the key architect of this victory with 30 points and 13 assists. The Knicks guard was especially brilliant in the fourth quarter with 17 points, even drawing « MVP » chants from the crowd at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Karl-Anthony Towns provided excellent support with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.
For the Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the offense with 36 points, including 20 in the first half to help Atlanta take a 57-53 lead into halftime. Jalen Johnson recorded his 48th double-double of the season with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels also posted a double-double (11 points, 12 rebounds).
The Knicks took control of the game with a 17-6 run in the final six minutes of the third quarter, leading 81-79 heading into the fourth. Towns was particularly effective during that stretch, contributing 14 of his team’s 28 points. This 51st win of the season reinforces New York’s playoff ambitions.
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