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Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout

Shaquille O’Neal has still got his fastball. The retired basketball icon O’Neal pulled a priceless stunt on the air during ESPN’s coverage of New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks Game 6 on Thursday.

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Hawks eliminated in first round after disastrous 140-89 loss to Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks were back at home for Game 6 to face the New York Knicks in a win-or-go-home situation. The last two games have not been the best for the Hawks, and they found themselves in a position where they have to play some of their best basketball if they want to stay alive.

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30

The Hawks have one game left to prove this core can handle playoff physicality

Atlanta’s Game 5 loss was not just ugly because of the score. The 126-97 defeat to New York exposed a more serious issue: once the series turned physical, the Hawks stopped dictating anything.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Quin Snyder News / Hoops Wire / April 30

Hawks, Quin Snyder expected to talk contract extension after season

The Hawks appear ready to keep some stability in place after a surprising late push. Atlanta head coach Quin Snyder is believed to have “strong” support from the front office for a new contract, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 30

Final Score Picks and Predictions For Tonight's Hawks-Knicks Game Six Matchup

It is win or go home time in Atlanta. The Hawks enter tonight's game against the New York Knicks in need of a win to prolong their season and shift the series back to Madison Square Garden for a game seven.

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The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

In NBA history, 62 players have made 10 or more three-pointers in a game at least one time. How many of those 53 players can you name in eight minutes?

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 30

Hawks vs Knicks Game 6: Preview, Injury Report, Projected Starting Lineups for Thursday's Matchup

The Atlanta Hawks are promised one more game in the 2025-26 season. Now's the time to make a statement. To be clear, this Hawks team deserves props for taking two games off a Knicks team that has played like the best team in the Eastern Conference as of late.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 30

Hawks vs Knicks Game Six: Preview, Storylines

The Atlanta Hawks season is on the line tonight when they face the New York Knicks in game six. Atlanta has dropped the last two games of the series after going up 2-1 on New York and now their season is on the brink of ending unless they can find a way to take down the Knicks tonight at home.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Former Atlanta Hawks executive sentenced for using team money for personal use

A former Atlanta Hawks executive has been sentenced after being found guilty of using the organization’s money for his personal gain. Ex-Atlanta Hawks Vice President of Finance Lester T.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Atlanta Hawks News / Ball Exclusives / April 29

Former Hawks executive sentenced to prison for embezzling millions

Former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling roughly $3.7 million from the team, according to authorities.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 29

Atlanta Hawks Playoff Rotation: What Could Change vs New York in Game Six

The Atlanta Hawks are facing elimination after back to back blowout losses to the New York Knicks. After taking the series lead against the Knicks last

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 29

Knicks vs. Hawks – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (Apr 30)

Get ready for an intense matchup as the New York Knicks face off against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their playoff series. The Knicks vs. Hawks game will tip off at 6:30 PM EDT on April 30 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where the atmosphere is sure to be jaw-dropping.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 29

The Knicks are turning the Hawks into the slower team Atlanta was never built to be

The Atlanta Hawks know exactly what the New York Knicks have taken away. Pace. Movement. Early offense. Clean possessions. Quin Snyder laid it out after Game 5, and the numbers made it even clearer.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 29

Atlanta Hawks Player Grades: CJ McCollum, Jalen Johnson's Game Five Performance Against The Knicks

After another dissappointing performance, the Atlanta Hawks season is on the verge of ending unless they can turn things around quickly. Atlanta trailed by 13 after the first quarter tonight and could not get the game back to single digits at any point the rest of the way.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Hawks’ Quin Snyder reveals rationale behind having Dyson Daniels guard Karl-Anthony Towns

The Atlanta Hawks were left pondering what they did wrong after suffering an embarrassing rout against the New York Knicks, 126-97, in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Hawks’ Dyson Daniels reveals challenge of defending Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 5

The Atlanta Hawks suffered a decisive 126–97 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, falling behind 3–2 in the series and facing mounting pressure entering Game 6.

Jonathan Kuminga News / AirJordanChronicles / April 29

Jonathan Kuminga Throws Down High-Rise Dunk vs Knicks

Jonathan Kuminga took flight against the New York Knicks on Sunday’s Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs. In an alley-oop play set up by teammate Gabe Vincent in the first quarter, the Atlanta Hawks power forward towered over two Knicks defenders, rising so high that he nearly went over the rim for a dunk.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29

Knicks seize control of series with Game 5 domination vs. Hawks

For the second straight game, they outshot the Hawks from three-point range while dominating inside and are one win away from advancing to the second round.

Jalen Brunson's epic performance leads Knicks to series-leading win

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Jalen Brunson's epic performance leads Knicks to series-leading win

Facing all of the pressure, the New York Knicks put together their best performance of the series on Tuesday night.

Joel Embiid keeps 76ers alive with massive Game 5 effort

Report sheds light on why Kon Knueppel lost NBA Rookie of the Year award

Notable update surfaces on Nikola Jokic’s future

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets the record straight on Dillon Brooks’ reputation

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 28

Hawks have one night to bring their rhythm back before Knicks take control

The Atlanta Hawks already proved they can win at Madison Square Garden. Tonight asks a harder question. After a 114 to 98 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, Atlanta has to bring back the pace, movement, and physical edge that disappeared when New York turned the series into a grind.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Draft on SI / April 27

Assessing the Atlanta Hawks' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft isn't a major worry for the Atlanta Hawks at the moment, in the midst of their first-round playoff series with the New York Knicks. But as important as these games are, the Hawks are practically playing with house money.

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