Knicks vs Hawks, explained

The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night. Knicks vs Hawks has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Canada.

Key facts

• The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
• OG Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes, Karl-Anthony Towns had his second triple-double of the series and the New York Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
• The New York Knicks ended the Atlanta Hawks' season in dominant fashion with a 140-89 win for their biggest postseason win.
• Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta’s season.
• New York’s record-breaking 1st half, which ends with a record 47-point margin, carries the Knicks into the conference semis.

What we know

Going deeper, OG Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes, Karl-Anthony Towns had his second triple-double of the series and the New York Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

On the substance, the New York Knicks ended the Atlanta Hawks' season in dominant fashion with a 140-89 win for their biggest postseason win.

Beyond the headlines, Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta’s season.

More precisely, New York’s record-breaking 1st half, which ends with a record 47-point margin, carries the Knicks into the conference semis.

It is worth noting that the Knicks defeat the Hawks, 140-89, to close out the series, 4-2, and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

By the numbers

At this stage, the Knicks set an NBA playoff record in Game 6, taking a 47-point halftime lead (83-36) against the Hawks, powered by a 43-6 run.

On a related note, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrates after scoring in the first half during Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson).

Going deeper, New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates scoring in the first half during Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson).

On the substance, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) fight in the first half during Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson).

What they're saying

“Our guys, their connectedness right now is off the charts,” said Knicks coach Mike Brown. “And when you lock into the details and you’re connected like that with a group that is as talented and versatile as that group, you have a chance to do that.”

“It’s great — he just did what he’s capable of doing,” Brown said. “Now, is he going to go 10-for-12 every night?

“It’s something that we’re going to have to flush, turn the page, and get ready,” Brunson said. “Happy with the way we performed, but it’s time to turn the page and refocus up.”

The wider context

On a related note, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates after scoring in the first half during Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Atlanta Hawks Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson).

Going deeper, ATLANTA (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes, Karl-Anthony Towns had his second triple-double of the series and the New York Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

On the substance, New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs.

Beyond the headlines, Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference).

More precisely, the Knicks defeated the Hawks 126-97 in the last meeting on Wednesday.

The bottom line

• The New York Knicks ended the Atlanta Hawks' season in dominant fashion with a 140-89 win for their biggest postseason win.
• The Knicks defeat the Hawks, 140-89, to close out the series, 4-2, and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
• The Knicks set an NBA playoff record in Game 6, taking a 47-point halftime lead (83-36) against the Hawks, powered by a 43-6 run.