McCollum notched 23 points (8-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 109-108 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
McCollum posted a decent scoring line, but his most important contribution of the night came in the final moments of the fourth quarter, as he drilled a 15-foot jump shot with 12.7 seconds left to put his team up by one. The veteran guard is a big reason the Hawks are up 2-1 in the series. He's averaging 27.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks through his first three appearances of the 2025-26 postseason.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Drops 32 points in win
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McCollum tallied 32 points (12-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block across 35 minutes in Monday's 107-106 Game 2 win over the Knicks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
McCollum provided a steady scoring presence and finished as the game's leading scorer as the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks in Game 2. The veteran has led his team in scoring in both games of the first-round series, shooting over 50 percent from the field in each. With the series tied at 1-1 and shifting to Atlanta, McCollum's offensive production will need to continue for the Hawks to pull off the series upset.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Chips in 19 points in loss
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Okongwu finished Saturday's 113-102 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 19 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes.
Okongwu scored 12 of his 19 points in the first half of Saturday's game and finished as the Hawks' third-leading scorer behind CJ McCollum (26 points) and Jalen Johnson (23 points). Okongwu enjoyed a career year in his sixth NBA regular season, though he saw his production dip over his last 19 games from March 1, when he averaged 13.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.8 threes over 29.8 minutes. The Hawks will need more output from the 2020 first-rounder to help alleviate the pressure for Johnson, McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Nets 26 points with four triples
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McCollum notched 26 points (11-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes during Saturday's Game 1 loss to New York.
McCollum was responsible for nearly half of Atlanta's 12 turnovers, coughing up the rock five times in the defeat, and he bricked both of his free throws. He'll need to do a better job of taking care of the ball in Game 2 on Monday if the Hawks hope to steal one on the road.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Not listed on injury report
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McCollum (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against New York.
As expected, McCollum will be good to go for the postseason after resting during the regular-season finale. In 41 regular-season appearances with the Hawks (25 starts), McCollum averaged 18.7 points, 4.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes per showing.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Sitting out Sunday
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McCollum (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
McCollum and the rest of Atlanta's starters will rest during the regular-season finale, with the Hawks locked into a top-six seed. In 41 regular-season appearances with the Hawks (25 starts), McCollum averaged 18.7 points, 4.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes. While he wasn't a direct replacement for Trae Young (quadriceps, back), McCollum's midseason arrival and Jalen Johnson's ascension proved to be a willing formula for the Hawks, who'll advance to the playoffs for the first time since the 2022-23 season.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Questionable for Sunday
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McCollum (rest) is questionable for Sunday's game in Miami.
The Hawks are considering holding out McCollum for their final regular-season game, which would result in more opportunities for Gabe Vincent and Keaton Wallace. Check back for official confirmation on McCollum's status closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Shines in win Friday
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McCollum registered 29 points (11-16 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 124-102 victory over the Cavaliers.
Despite falling just short of hitting the 30-point mark for the first time in nearly a month, McCollum still had a fantastic showing by leading all scorers. It's unknown if the 34-year-old will suit up for the regular-season finale versus Miami. However, McCollum will presumably receive all of the minutes he can handle throughout the postseason.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Strong performance Friday
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McCollum amassed 25 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 141-107 victory over Brooklyn.
McCollum bounced back after a poor offensive showing during Wednesday's win over the Magic, scoring at least 20 points for the fifth time in his past seven games. Despite being an average defender, McCollum has done enough in other areas to warrant must-roster status. In eight appearances over the past two weeks, he has been a top-100 player, averaging 19.5 points, 5.3 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes per game during that span.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Scores 27 points in win
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McCollum recorded 27 points (10-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 130-129 overtime victory over the Pistons.
For the 10th time this campaign, McCollum scored at least 27 points as the Hawks improved to 41-32 on the season. Over his last eight outings, McCollum has been sharp with averages of 19.9 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers on 49.2 percent shooting from the field.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Scores 17 points with four stocks
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McCollum closed with 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 117-95 loss to the Rockets.
This marked McCollum's fifth straight game with a steal, and he tied his season high in blocks in Friday's loss. He's been on a heater over the past two games, putting up 41 points on 16-for-25 shooting from the field and 7-for-8 shooting at the line during that span. He'll look to keep it rolling Saturday against the Warriors.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Goes for 24 points in win
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McCollum finished with 24 points (9-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 135-120 victory over Dallas.
McCollum bounced back quickly from the nine-point performance he delivered in the win over the Magic on Monday, a game in which he went 3-for-14 from the floor. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in nine of his 11 appearances since returning to the starting lineup Feb. 22, averaging 17.5 points per game over that stretch.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Nails seven three-pointers Saturday
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McCollum posted 30 points (10-18 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during the Hawks' 122-99 win over the Bucks on Saturday.
McCollum led both teams in scoring Saturday, with 19 of his 30 points coming in the second half. It was the third time this season that the veteran guard connected on at least seven triples, and in the process, he surpassed Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce for 16th place on the NBA's all-time made threes list. McCollum has started each of the Hawks' last nine games, and over that span he has averaged 17.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assist and 2.1 threes over 28.2 minutes per game.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Struggles from deep Thursday
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McCollum contributed 14 points (6-17 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 win over the Nets.
McCollum struggled with his efficiency, failing to connect on any of his seven attempts from long range as the Hawks extended the NBA's longest active winning streak to eight games. Despite the cold shooting night, he remains a fixture in Atlanta's first unit. Over his last eight games since moving into the starting lineup Feb. 22, the veteran guard is averaging 16.3 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Settling into starting lineup
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McCollum racked up 18 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 victory over the Bucks.
The eight dimes matched a season high for McCollum, who's settling into the first unit after beginning his Hawks tenure off the bench. The veteran guard has started five consecutive outings, during which McCollum has averaged 17.2 points, 4.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 27.3 minutes per game.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Records 25 points in victory
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McCollum ended with 25 points (9-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 126-96 win over the Wizards.
McCollum turned in a strong offensive showing after being held to eight points in 23 minutes Tuesday night against the Wizards. He's started three straight matchups for the Hawks after a brief stint on the bench, though he's been relatively consistent in either role of late, averaging 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists over his last six outings.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Starting Sunday vs. Brooklyn
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McCollum will enter the Hawks' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
McCollum will start for the Hawks for the third time this season while Zaccharie Risacher comes off the bench. In his 18 outings with Atlanta, McCollum is averaging 19.0 points, 3.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 0.9 steals over 28.5 minutes per game.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Paces bench in victory
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McCollum had 23 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five assists, two steals, one rebound and one block across 30 minutes during Thursday's 117-107 win over the 76ers.
McCollum logged 30-plus minutes for a third consecutive contest and led Atlanta's bench in scoring. The veteran guard has reached the 20-point threshold in two of his last three outings, and he has dished out at least five assists in back-to-back games. The 34-year-old has scored in double figures in four straight outings, averaging 22.5 points, 4.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 30.1 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Productive off bench in loss
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McCollum logged 17 points (6-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block over 32 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 110-107 loss to the Hornets.
With Dyson Daniels back in action Wednesday, McCollum returned to the second unit and produced a new season high in assists. Through 16 games (two starts) with the Hawks, the 34-year-old guard is averaging 18.7 points, 3.5 assists, 3.1 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.5 combined steals and blocks in 28.4 minutes.
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Hawks' CJ McCollum: Headed to bench
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McCollum will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
McCollum received a spot start in Monday's loss to Minnesota with Dyson Daniels (ankle) unavailable, but Daniels is back and starting Wednesday, so McCollum will return to his reserve role. In 13 games off the bench this season, McCollum has posted averages of 17.9 points, 3.2 assists and 2.3 triples per contest.
