The Knicks have bounced back from a couple of heart-wrenching losses this series, and are now one win away from the second round after their best performance of these playoffs.

Mike Brown is certainly proud of his team.

Jalen Brunson

His best performance of the series, by far, as he buried the Hawks with a footwork clinic in the fourth quarter, finishing with 39 points and eight assists and just one turnover. It was a reminder that the best offensive player in this series is No. 11 on the Knicks.

Grade: A+

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He's not wrong. Brunson danced through the Hawks defense on Tuesday, en route to 39 points, eight assists and a +23 plus-minus for the game.

Between him and Alvarado, New York's backcourt was huge against Atlanta.

Mike Brown did not comment on Hart's status after the game. Hart is known as a warrior, but the Knicks have a quick turnaround to their next game on Thursday night.

Some numbers tonight for the Hawks: 31 percent from three, 45 percent from three, and just 59 percent from the line.

That's never a recipe for winning a playoff game, and the Knicks deserve credit for putting them in a funk tonight.

This was easily the Knicks' most comfortable win of the series - as backed up in the numbers and the feel of this night, which never felt in reach for Atlanta.

McCollum had just six points on 10 shots as he faded into the background for the first time this series.

A comfortable win from start to finish from New York, who needed no late-game heroics after impressive showings from Brunson, Towns and Anunoby.

Alvarado (12 points) also made the most of his minutes off the bench, and has really taken his chance to be the backup point guard in New York's rotation.

New York defended well, but Atlanta shot poorly too, and made just 13-of-42 three-pointers.

They'll have a chance to get right in Game 6, but will need much more from McCollum and Co.

Brunson adds three more points, and Coach Brown smartly yanks him off the floor for the night as the MSG crowd applauds.

39 points for Captain Brunson tonight in a controlled, patient showing and the Knicks are one win away from the second round.

The Knicks lead a healthy 110-87 with five minutes remaining and this one is all but over.

At this point, Atlanta should and will be focused on getting to Game 6 healthy and keeping the series alive from there.

Brunson's playoff heroics have become commonplace for Knicks fans, but it's worth reminding just how consistent he's been in the spring.

Brunson is now at 33 points, and brought The Garden onto its feet the last couple of possessions with some impressive footwork towards the basket, and then a three-pointer from the right elbow.

He's clicking on all cylinders and the Hawks have no answer for him right now, as they trail by 24.