The New York Knicks could not recapture their magical Game 2 run despite Tom Thibodeau finally pulling the plug on Elfrid Payton.
Derrick Rose was in full bloom in his first start in the series but Julius Randle continued to struggle in a 105-94 loss to the Hawks Friday night at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Trae Young led seven Hawks in double figures as they grabbed a 2-1 series lead.
After the Knicks bottled up Young in the second half of Game 2, Hawks’ star exited The Garden yelling, “See you in the A, see you in the A!