During Game 1 of the Knicks’ 113-102 victory over the Hawks, CJ McCollum received a technical foul for kicking Jalen Brunson in the groin while attempting a jump shot. Brunson remained on the ground in pain, but McCollum dismissed the incident, suggesting Brunson was overreacting. Brunson later stated he believed the kick was unintentional and expressed a desire to move on. Despite the incident, McCollum contributed significantly to the game, scoring 26 points.
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