Knicks take Game 1 over Hawks 113-102 to seize early series edge
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The Knicks never trailed after the first quarter and pulled away in the fourth to beat the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of the first round. Jalen Brunson poured in 28 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 25, while CJ McCollum led Atlanta with 26. New York’s defense limited Atlanta to 44% shooting and the Knicks enjoyed a 30-19 free-throw edge, earning a 1-0 series lead ahead of Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
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