CJ McCollum Shut Down as Hawks Fall to Knicks in Pivotal Game 5

CJ McCollum struggled significantly in the Hawks' 126-97 Game 5 loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Labeled a "zero" in post-game evaluations, McCollum was effectively shut down by New York's defensive schemes as Atlanta fell behind 3-2 in the series. The veteran guard's inability to find his rhythm proved costly for the Hawks, who now face elimination after failing to counter the Knicks' defensive pressure throughout the blowout defeat.