Brunson’s Late Heroics Push Knicks Past Hawks
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Jalen Brunson took control in the final moments Monday night, guiding the New York Knicks to a narrow win over the Atlanta Hawks and spoiling the visitors’ near buzzer-beater on April 6, 2026.
Clutch performance down the stretch
With the game hanging in the balance, Brunson orchestrated New York’s offense on consecutive possessions, converting key baskets and helping the Knicks protect a slim advantage. Atlanta answered with a last-gasp shot that bounced off the rim as time expired, allowing New York to escape with the victory.
The result snapped Atlanta’s hopes of stealing the matchup and underscored Brunson’s growing reputation for delivering in pressure situations. The guard’s poise in the closing seconds proved decisive as New York survived the frantic finish.
The Knicks and Hawks remain locked in the Eastern Conference playoff race, adding weight to a contest ultimately decided by a single late-game sequence.
Source: New York Post
