The New York Knicks enter Game 2 with momentum and a 1-0 series lead after a 113-102 win, powered by strong performances from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, but the Atlanta Hawks showed enough early offensive success to signal this won’t be a walkover. New York’s second-half defensive adj ustments, particularly limiting Atlanta’s perimeter efficiency and disrupting their guard-heavy pick-and-roll sets, proved decisive and will be the blueprint again tonight. The Hawks, led by Jalen Johnson and CJ McCollum, need more consistent shooting and better answers for the Knicks’ physicality, especially after being held to just 47 second-half points in Game 1. ...read more read less