Following two wins and two losses to open the series, the Knicks seized control with a 126-97 victory over the Hawks in Game 5, as reported by Deadspin. Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, the highest individual total of the series, and his sustained scoring overwhelmed Atlanta’s defense. The Hawks, who had held Brunson to more modest outputs in Games 3 and 4, could not adjust. The 3-2 series lead places New York one win from advancing in the Eastern Conference. The series returns to Atlanta for Game 6, where the Hawks must win to force a Game 7. The unresolved issue is whether Atlanta can contain Brunson’s production on its home floor or whether the Knicks will close out the series behind their star guard.