Hawks' Heartbreak: McCollum's Late Heroics Fall Just Short in Thrilling Defeat In a nail-biting finish to a highly contested matchup, Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum proved once again why he's one of the league's top scorers. With just 33.5 seconds remaining on the clock, McCollum sunk a crucial go-ahead shot, putting the Hawks ahead by two points. However, the momentum proved short-lived as the Hawks ultimately succumbed to a 107-106 loss. The dramatic finish capped off a high-scoring, back-and-forth game that will be remembered for its thrilling conclusion.


McCollum hit the go-ahead shot with 33.5 seconds left in the game to put the Hawks ahead by two in what would become an eventual 107-106 loss.