Derrick Rose scored 26 points off the bench to lift the host New York Knicks to a 101-92 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Julius Randle recorded 13 of his 15 points in the third quarter and added 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who erased a 15-point deficit to even the best-of-seven series at one win. Game 3 is on Friday in Atlanta.
Reggie Bullock scored 15 points and RJ Barrett collected 13 points and eight rebounds for New York.
The TOP CROWD REACTIONS at MSG in the @nyknicks first #NBAPlayoffs win since 2013! #NewYorkForever
Series tied 1-1… Game 3: Friday at 7pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/efPXBHabg4
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Trae Young, who scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half, was serenaded with boos every time he touched the ball. The Madison…
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