Rival executives reportedly named one New York Knicks star who might face consequences if the team underperforms this season.

CJ McCollum hit a jumper with 12.5 seconds left to ruin New York’s night again, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series.

A lifeless showing against the surging Hawks exposed cracks in New York’s foundation and could accelerate sweeping changes this offseason.

And it’s a shame: The Knicks wasted a 29-point masterpiece from Anunoby. They lost despite 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting from deep from Miles McBride. Brunson scored 26 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 and 17 rebounds.

The Knicks aren't choking. The Hawks are winning. The Knicks were the best fourth-quarter team in the league this year, and if they lose this series, they're going to regret letting that 12-point lead get away in Game 2.

CJ McCollum outdueled Jalen Brunson late. The Knicks rallied back from an 11-point deficit with eight minutes to go, taking the lead on a three-point play by Jalen Brunson, who dr