The New York Knicks achieved a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs on May 1, 2026. This win marks the largest playoff victory in franchise history.
The Knicks dominated from the start, leading by 47 points at halftime. This set a record for the largest halftime margin in playoff history. OG Anunoby led the team with 29 points, shooting 10-of-12 from the field in the first half alone.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his second triple-double of the series, contributing 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Knicks’ defense stifled the Hawks, who shot just 12 for 39 from the field in the first half and committed 14 turnovers.
The victory margin of 51 points ties for the sixth-largest in NBA postseason history. Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were ejected after a scrum during the game, but this did not affect the outcome.
The Knicks will now face the winner of the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers series in the Eastern Conference semifinals. This win marks a significant turnaround for New York, as they fell to 1-2 in the series before winning three straight games to eliminate Atlanta.
Karl-Anthony Towns commented, “It speaks volumes on our team that we were able to bounce back from two disappointing losses.” Jalen Johnson from Atlanta expressed frustration, stating, “We dug ourselves a deep hole from the start and it was tough to climb out of that.” The Knicks’ pressure proved too much for their opponents.
This game will be remembered not only for its score but also for its significance in playoff history.
