Brunson leads Knicks to lead

Jalen Brunson broke out with a spectacular 39-point performance as the New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

The Knicks were surgical in their dismantling of Atlanta, positioning themselves to close out the series on Thursday night.

Brunson's performance cemented his status as one of the NBA's most improbable superstars.

The Hawks now face a must-win Game 6 at home to keep their season alive.