Jalen Brunson goes off for 39 as Knicks blow out Hawks to take 3-2 series lead

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting, including 17 in the fourth quarter, to lead the New York Knicks to a dominant 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 on April 29, 2026. The win gives the Knicks a 3-2 series lead in their NBA playoff series. Karl-Anthony Towns also contributed a double-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists in the blowout win.