Knicks Fans on Brink of Jubilation Before Stunning Collapse In a thrilling Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the New York Knicks appeared to be on the cusp of a commanding 2-0 lead over the Atlanta Hawks. With a 12-point cushion after three quarters and an eight-point advantage with just over five minutes remaining, the Garden crowd was electric, reveling in the team's apparent dominance. But as the Hawks have shown time and time again, they are not to be underestimated. The stage was set for a thrilling finish, but what actually transpired would leave Knicks fans stunned and questioning their team's ability to close out a game.
The Knicks led by 12 points after three quarters. They still led by eight with 5 ½ minutes to go. The Garden was having a lot of fun with new villain CJ McCollum, and the Knicks were ready to go to Atlanta up 2-0. It actually felt like they might run the Hawks out of...
