Knicks Rout Hawks 140-89 to Advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals
New York sets NBA playoff records in dominant Game 6 victory to close out series
Quick Look
- The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals after a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6.
- The Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead and secured their largest postseason win in franchise history.
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The New York Knicks secured a dominant 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks now await the winner of the Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers series, which concludes with a Game 7 on Saturday.
New York turned a two-point deficit into a 25-point lead by the end of the first quarter and established an NBA playoff-record 47-point halftime cushion. The 51-point final margin of victory is the largest playoff win in franchise history.
After falling into a 2-1 series deficit, the Knicks responded by winning three consecutive games. Coach Mike Brown attributed the success to offensive adjustments made to accommodate Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in Game 6.
OG Anunoby contributed 29 points, while Mikal Bridges added 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting. Josh Hart, despite being listed as questionable with a back injury, played 27 minutes.
During the second quarter, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and Hawks guard Dyson Daniels were both ejected following an altercation during a free throw. Coach Brown noted the difficulty of maintaining composure in such a lopsided contest.
