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On YouTubeNew York Knicks News / HITC / May 1
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns matches NBA feat only Wilt Chamberlain achieved
The New York Knicks delivered a dominant performance against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 last Thursday. A 140-89 victory secured their place in the conference semi-finals in emphatic fashion.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 1
New York Knicks Eliminate Atlanta Hawks In Historic Performance, Storming Into Round 2 Of NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks didn’t just eliminate the Atlanta Hawks; they dominated them. In one of the most lopsided playoff performances in NBA history, the
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
Knicks just showed what a real playoff ceiling looks like in their record Game 6 demolition of Atlanta
The Knicks finished off Atlanta 140-89 on April 30, and the score almost undersells what happened. New York built an 83-36 halftime lead, the largest halftime margin in NBA playoff history, then kept playing with the same defensive edge that created the avalanche in the first place.
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?
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Jalen Brunson makes shocking acknowledgement after Knicks win
After the New York Knicks demolished the Atlanta Hawks, 140-89, in Game 6 to clinch their first-round playoff series, Jalen Brunson stepped to the podium expecting the usual basketball questions.
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.
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 1
OG Anunoby enjoys ‘Anne Hathaway effect’ in Knicks Game 6 win over Hawks
As The Devil Wears Prada 2 debuted on Thursday, Anne Hathaway made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon the night before, and her passion for basketball quickly became part of the conversation.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / AirJordanChronicles / May 1
Karl-Anthony Towns Points to Shaquille O’Neal Mindset After Triple-Double Outing
The New York Knicks sent the Atlanta Hawks packing with one of the worst playoff losses recorded in NBA history. In a playoff game when everything was clicking for the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns also found a way to impact the game despite his shooting struggles.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 1
Karl-Anthony Towns Sends Support After Former Teammate Anthony Edwards’ Injury
Following the thunderous Game 6 that sent the Hawks out of the postseason, Karl-Anthony Towns paused his playoff celebration to send a message of support to Anthony Edwards following his former teammate’s injury.
Jalen Brunson News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Jalen Brunson after Knicks bury Hawks: ‘It’s about actions’
The Knicks did not leave any doubt. They rolled past the Hawks in Game 6, winning 140-89 to close out the series and move on to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / May 1
NBA roundup: Knicks advance with 51-point rout; Wolves move on, too
OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as the Knicks won their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-2.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Knicks end curse after overcoming Hawks in first round of NBA Playoffs
The New York Knicks made a major statement on Thursday night in Game 6 of their first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. After going down in a small early hole, the Knicks responded with a massive run.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels ejected after fight between Knicks, Hawks
Things got chippy. Then they got out of hand. Then they got… kind of inevitable. Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were both ejected during Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks series after a scuffle that broke out late in the first half — with the emphasis on late, because this one was already over.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 30
5 Things We Learned After Knicks Decimate Hawks By 51-Point Margin To Proceed To Second Round
The New York Knicks won Game 5 and delivered a full-blown demolition. In a jaw-dropping 140-89 rout of the Atlanta Hawks, New York turned a closeout opportunity into a statement game as they head to the second round.
Mike Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Knicks’ Mike Brown praises ‘off the charts’ quality in decimation of Hawks
The New York Knicks are into the second round of the NBA Playoffs, having decimated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 140-89.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Knicks fans already taunting next opponent with three-word chant
New York Knicks fans were puffing their chests for good reason Thursday after the team manhandled the Atlanta Hawks to advance to the second round.
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Knicks’ Josh Hart explains fierce approach that led to historic Game 6
The New York Knicks have elicited skepticism throughout the season, but year one of the Mike Brown era seemingly reached rock bottom after the squad fell behind 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 1
Watch: Knicks eliminate Hawks in historic Game 6 blowout
The New York Knicks destroyed the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday to win the series and advance to the second round. This first round series had been a close battle, but Thursday’s showdown was anything but competitive.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 30
Knicks finish off Hawks with record-setting 51-point blowout
OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as the Knicks won their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-2.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks
The New York Knicks did far more than just win a game or even clinch a playoff series on Thursday night. The New York Knicks put together a masterpiece that will go down in NBA history.
Shaquille O`Neal News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout
Shaquille O’Neal has still got his fastball.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks Game 6 blowout as multiple players are ejected
Facing elimination at home down 3-2 in their first-round series, the Atlanta Hawks didn't show much fight. Until guard Dyson Daniels started an actual fight after the game was out of hand.
Josh Hart News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Final Injury Report for Knicks-Hawks Game 6: Will Josh Hart Play?
The New York Knicks are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. New York enters Thursday’s game with a 3-2 series lead after defeating Atlanta at home in dominant fashion on Tuesday night in Game 5.
Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / April 30
Jalen Brunson Is Proving Flopper Myth Wrong in 2026 Playoffs
Flopper. Foul-baiter. Grifter. Embellisher. For a large portion of Jalen Brunson's career as a Knick, he has been called those, and sometimes worse. The point guard does, at time, sell calls.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 30
With the East Wide Open, Knicks Must Seize the Moment
The New York Knicks faced a crucial Game 5 the other night with history not on their side. Since 2021, New York was 0-3 in Game 5's at home in the first round.
Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / April 30
Landry Shamet Playing Himself Right Out of a Knicks Return in Offseason
Landry Shamet's sudden drop-off in the playoffs has been one of the biggest developments for the New York Knicks in the early going of the postseason. The veteran was supposed to provide a healthy source of points and three-point shooting off the bench after bouncing back in 2025-26.
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