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Jalen Johnson, Jonathan Kuminga make Hawks history in Game 3 win over Knicks
TL;DR
The Atlanta Hawks secured a 2-1 series lead over the New York Knicks with a 109-108 win in Game 3, featuring historic performances from Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga. Johnson recorded 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Kuminga set a playoff record for bench scoring.
Key points
- Hawks lead NBA Playoffs series 2-1 against Knicks
- Jalen Johnson scored 24 points with 10 rebounds and 8 assists
- Jonathan Kuminga scored 10 points off the bench, a playoff record for Hawks
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With all expectations thrown out the window, the Atlanta Hawks took the commanding 2-1 NBA Playoffs series lead over the New York Knicks. While the 109-108 score might suggest otherwise, Coach Quin Snyder had this game under control immediately after the tip. Their main weapons against the Jalen Brunson-led squad? Jalen Johnson and Jonathan Kuminga who both had historic nights.
Johnson, Kuminga make NBA Playoffs and Hawks history vs. Knicks
Jalen Johnson notched 24 points by knocking down eight of his 19 attempts from the field and going 33% in his three-pointers. He ran Coach Quin Snyder's offense well and helped the other Hawkstorture the Knicks defense by dropping eight assists. Defensively, he was a menace by grabbing 10 rebounds, stealing the ball twice, and getting a block. Johnson is the first player in Hawks history to have ever recorded those numbers in the NBA Playoffs.
Jonathan Kuminga, on the other hand, had an insane outburst despite coming off the Hawks bench. In the first quarter, he scored 10 points which is the most by a Hawks bench player in the NBA Playoffs since the play-by-play era started in 1997-1998, per
Q&A
What records did Jalen Johnson set in Game 3 against the Knicks?
Jalen Johnson became the first player in Hawks history to record 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in an NBA Playoff game.
How many points did Jonathan Kuminga score in Game 3?
Jonathan Kuminga scored 10 points in the first quarter, marking the highest points by a Hawks bench player in the NBA Playoffs since the 1997-1998 season.
What was the final score of the Hawks vs. Knicks Game 3?
The final score of Game 3 was 109-108 in favor of the Atlanta Hawks.
