In a dominant display that left little doubt about their momentum, the New York Knicks cruised to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The win gives the Knicks a commanding 3-2 lead in the series, putting them on the cusp of advancing to the second round. As the team looks to secure their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals, several key players stood out for their impressive performances, earning them a spot on the "heroes" list. Meanwhile, some Hawks players struggled to find their footing, making them the "zeros" of the night.
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks 126-97 Game 5 win over the Hawks on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
