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Knicks Clinch Series with 51-Point Rout, Record Halftime Lead

5/1/2026

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History

Knicks Historic Blowout

The Knicks beat the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on April 30, 2026, clinching the series 4-2.
They built a 47-point halftime lead (83-36), the largest in NBA playoff history, and the 51-point win tied for sixth-largest margin.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, his second of the series, while OG Anunoby scored 29 points.
Knicks' scorers posted 53 points, with Anunoby 29 and Bridges 24.

Summary

Knicks Playoff Preview

Game 6 is Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, streaming via Fubo, DIRECTV and Sling TV.
Knicks are 2.5-point favorites at –135 with a 213.5 over/under per BetMGM and DraftKings.
Josh Hart is questionable with a back issue.
Jock Landale is out with an ankle injury.
Tickets at the Atlanta venue start at $57.35 for standing seats and $134.55 for standard seats, with resale near $83-$85.

History

Historical Context

Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, played June 14 at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center, saw Michael Jordan’s last Bulls shot lift Chicago over the Utah Jazz 87-86, securing the franchise’s sixth title in eight years. The broadcast earned a 22.3 Nielsen rating—still the NBA’s highest-rated game—highlighting the league’s peak viewership before the post-Jordan decline.

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Knicks Historic Blowout

The Knicks beat the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on April 30, 2026, clinching the series 4-2.
They built a 47-point halftime lead (83-36), the largest in NBA playoff history, and the 51-point win tied for sixth-largest margin.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, his second of the series, while OG Anunoby scored 29 points.
Knicks' scorers posted 53 points, with Anunoby 29 and Bridges 24.

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