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The Atlanta Hawks suffered a significant defeat in Game five, losing to the New York Knicks 126-97. The Knicks now lead the series 3-2, setting up a crucial Game six in Atlanta. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 18 points, but it wasnt enough against Jalen Brunsons 39-point performance. The Knicks defense dominated, forcing tough shots and outscoring the Hawks bench 38-24. The Hawks struggled with execution and physicality, hitting only 32% of their threes and managing just 4 fast-break points. The Knicks, on the other hand, feasted inside with 60 paint points and 20 second-chance scores. The Hawks now face elimination, needing a strong performance to force a Game seven.

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