Hawks Shock Knicks with Epic Comeback, Securing Spot in NBA Cup Semifinals
In a thrilling NBA Cup quarterfinal, the Atlanta Hawks rallied from behind to defeat the New York Knicks 108-100, advancing to face the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Atlanta: Wow, what a game! The Hawks really turned things around against the Knicks. For a while, it looked like the Knicks had it in the bag, leading 54-47 at halftime. But then, bam! The Hawks came out swinging in the third quarter.
Trae Young was on fire, hitting a crucial three-pointer that gave Atlanta their first lead at 68-66. From there, the Knicks just couldn’t catch up. The Hawks outscored them 34-18 in that quarter alone. It was like a whole new team stepped onto the court!
Young ended up with 22 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds. But he wasn’t alone. Jalen Johnson had a fantastic game too, racking up 21 points and 15 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter added 24 points off the bench, hitting four out of five three-pointers. Talk about teamwork!
Even with the Knicks trying to make a comeback in the fourth quarter, the Hawks held their ground. They dominated the boards, finishing with a 58-49 rebounding edge, including 22 offensive rebounds. It was a solid performance all around.
Now, the Hawks are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the semifinals. Can’t wait to see how that one turns out!