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Knicks just showed what a real playoff ceiling looks like in their record Game 6 demolition of Atlanta

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.

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 / HITC / May 1
OG Anunoby enjoys ‘Anne Hathaway effect’ in Knicks Game 6 win over Hawks

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

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.

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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?

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NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 1
Karl-Anthony Towns Sends Support After Former Teammate Anthony Edwards’ Injury 

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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. 

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

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

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels ejected after fight between Knicks, Hawks

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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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.

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
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 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
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 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 30
5 Things We Learned After Knicks Decimate Hawks By 51-Point Margin To Proceed To Second Round

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

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.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns joins only Wilt Chamberlain in NBA Playoff history

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns joins only Wilt Chamberlain in NBA Playoff history

The New York Knicks pummeled the Atlanta Hawks in historic fashion Thursday 140-89. New York built the largest halftime lead in NBA Playoffs history to create the rout.

Mikal Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Knicks’ Mikal Bridges recalls bitter past after ruthless Hawks takedown

Knicks’ Mikal Bridges recalls bitter past after ruthless Hawks takedown

Some playoff losses sting so much to the point where it becomes a core memory. The Atlanta Hawks will definitely remember the loss they suffered on Thursday

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Knicks fans already taunting next opponent with three-word chant

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. 

Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks
Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks Game 6 blowout as multiple players are ejected
Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
Josh Hart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Knicks’ Josh Hart explains fierce approach that led to historic Game 6

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

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

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 / April 30
Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks

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.  

Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks blowout as multiple players are ejected
Watch: Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout
Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6
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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Tempers flare in Knicks-Hawks blowout as players are ejected

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.

Knicks clinch series with historically dominant win over Hawks
Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout
Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6
The '3 3-pointer NBA playoff games' quiz
Josh Hart News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Final Injury Report for Knicks-Hawks Game 6: Will Josh Hart Play?

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

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

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.

New York Knicks News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / April 30
Kylie Jenner going all-out supporting Timothée Chalamet with ‘obviously Knicks blue’ bag

Kylie Jenner going all-out supporting Timothée Chalamet with ‘obviously Knicks blue’ bag

Hollywood’s power couple, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, are again in the headlines. On Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2026, Chalamet and Jenner were spotted attending the New York Knicks vs.

Landry Shamet News / New York Knicks on SI / April 30
Landry Shamet Playing Himself Right Out of a Knicks Return in Offseason

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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