The Atlanta Hawks' electric 13-game home win streak came to a heartbreaking end Monday night, as a would-be miracle from CJ McCollum was ruled just a fraction too late. The New York Knicks escaped State Farm Arena with a nail-biting 108-105 victory after a dramatic final sequence.

With just 1.2 seconds on the clock and the Knicks up by three, Jalen Brunson calmly sank two clutch free throws. On the ensuing inbound, McCollum caught the pass, took two dribbles, and launched a stunning half-court shot that banked in. The arena erupted, but the celebration was short-lived. After an official review, replays confirmed the ball was still in McCollum's hands as the buzzer sounded, sealing the Knicks' win.

This loss marks Atlanta's first at home since early February, snapping an impressive run of dominance on their own floor. The Knicks, meanwhile, notched their 51st win of the season, fueled by another superstar performance. Jalen Brunson was magnificent down the stretch, pouring in 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to go with 13 assists, earning "MVP!" chants from the traveling New York faithful. Karl-Anthony Towns provided crucial support with a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double.

For the Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was sensational, dropping a game-high 36 points. Jalen Johnson continued his breakout season with his 48th double-double (21 points, 11 rebounds). Despite the tough finish, the Hawks showed resilience, battling back from a third-quarter deficit to set up the frantic finale. The loss stings, but the fight shown by Atlanta is the kind of grit that defines a playoff contender.