When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they keep turning to CJ McCollum
When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they know where to turn. Now it's CJ McCollum, who has led an Atlanta resurgence since arriving in a trade that sent the face of the franchise to the Washington Wizards. The 34-year-old McCollum came through for the second game in a row, running around a screen to take an inbounds pass, then knocking down a 15-foot jumper that gave the Hawks a 109-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
ATLANTA (AP) — When the Atlanta Hawks need a clutch shot, they know where to turn. It used to be Trae Young. Now it's CJ McCollum, who has led an Atlanta resurgence since arriving in a trade that sent the face of the franchise to the Washington Wizards.
The 34-year-old McCollum came through for the second game in a row, running around a screen to take an inbounds pass, then knocking down a 15-foot jumper that gave the Hawks a 109-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Atlanta now holds a 2-1 edge in the series against the favored Knicks. McCollum is savoring every moment.
“I'm comfortable with failure. I'm comfortable with success," he said. “I've played a long time.
I really cherish the game. ” Hawks coach Quin Snyder wasn't the least bit surprised that McCollum hit such a big shot after the Hawks nearly lost a game they led nearly the entire night. After a sluggish start to the season and a blockbuster trade that ended the Ice Trae era in Atlanta, McCollum sparked a late-season run that carried the Hawks to their first outright playoff berth since 2021.