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Knicks Crush Hawks in Record-Setting 140-89 Game 6 Rout to Advance in NBA Playoffs

  • On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89, establishing an 83-36 halftime lead—the largest in NBA playoff history.
  • Holding a 3-2 series lead entering Game 6, the Knicks sought to close out the Atlanta Hawks and avoid forcing a decisive seventh game.
  • Knicks player OG Anunoby extended the lead to 50 points with free throws in the first half, while Knicks player Mitchell Robinson and Hawks player Dyson Daniels were ejected after a physical altercation.
  • With the 51-point victory, the Knicks advanced to the second round, where they await the winner of the Celtics-Sixers series.
  • This halftime advantage ranks second in NBA history, trailing only the Dallas Mavericks' 77-27 lead against the Los Angeles Clippers in 2020.
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