Brunson Braces for Hawks as McCollum Incident Stirs Tension

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are preparing for a high-intensity Game 2 against the Hawks after a 113-102 Game 1 victory. Brunson remains focused on the upcoming challenge at Madison Square Garden despite recent friction; during Game 1, CJ McCollum received a technical foul for kicking Brunson in the midsection while attempting a jump shot. Brunson has remained tight-lipped regarding McCollum's subsequent comments about the incident, keeping his focus on the series momentum.