Unbelievable Upsets Shake NBA Playoffs: Which Stars Are Facing Early Exits?
4) CJ McCollum taking over for Atlanta
Considering that CJ McCollum started just 25 games for the Atlanta Hawks this year, it’s kind of shocking that he’s been the one that helped elevate the team over the Knicks in Games 2 and 3 of their series.
While the series is still tied 2-2, McCollum has been a breath of fresh air and a pivotal reason the Hawks have any wins in this series at all. Not only is he shooting over 50% from the field, but he’s only had one game with fewer than 20 points.
Considering how hot the Hawks ended the season, there were many fans who believed they’d put up a good fight or even upset the Knicks in Round 1. However, most of those fans believed the performances needed would come from All-Star Jalen Johnson, 2026 Most Improved Player Nickeil Alexander-Walker or midseason trade acquisition Jonathan Kuminga. Seeing 34-year-old McCollum continue to give the Knicks’ postseason woes was not on very many bingo cards, but it’s certainly been great to watch.



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