Karl-Anthony Towns gives props to Hawks’ CJ McCollum for taking down Knicks in Game 2

Karl-Anthony Towns delivered his props to CJ McCollum following the latter’s explosive performance in the Atlanta Hawks’ upset win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 on Monday night.

Going into the game, Atlanta trailed 1-0 in the first-round series after losing Game 1. They needed a win on the road to go back home with a chance of having a series lead within the next two contests.

McCollum made sure they had the opportunity to pull it off. In 35 minutes of action, he finished with a stat line of 32 points, six assists, three rebounds, two steals, and one block. He shot 12-of-22 from the field, including 3-of-10 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-7 from the free-throw line. Towns, who had 18 points and eight rebounds on 8-of-12 shooting overall, gave credit to McCollum for his efforts in leading Atlanta to victory.

“When it came down to it, CJ McCollum made some tough shots and you’ve got to give credit where credit is due. Hell of a player, he’s been a hell of a player for a long time in this league,” Towns said after the game.

Karl-Anthony Towns on the fourth quarter of Game 2:

"When it came down to it, CJ McCollum made some tough shots and you've got to give credit where credit is due. Hell of a player, he's been a hell of a player for a long time in this league" pic.twitter.com/D7L9GotFz3

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How CJ McCollum, Hawks played against Knicks

CJ McCollum and the Hawks will look forward to returning home after stunning the Knicks 108-107 on the road in Game 2.

New York had a lead as big as 14 points but collapsed in the fourth quarter. They struggled to shoot the ball as Atlanta took advantage with a 28-15 display in the last 12 minutes of regulation.

Four players scored in double-digits for Atlanta in the win, including McCollum. Jonathan Kuminga delivered a strong performance off the bench with 19 points, four rebounds, two steals, one assist, and a block. He shot 7-of-12 overall, including 1-of-4 from downtown, and 4-of-6 from the charity stripe. Jalen Johnson came next with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Onyeka Okongwu provided 15 points and eight rebounds.

The Hawks will look to take a 2-1 series lead when they host the Knicks in Game 3. The matchup is set for April 23 at 7 p.m. ET.

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