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Knicks Rout Hawks 140-89, Brunson Scores 39 to Clinch Series

5/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6, clinching the first-round series 4-2.
Jayson Brunson contributed 39 points in the victory.
Atlanta shot poorly from three-point range, making only 13 of 42 attempts in Game 5.
Coach Mike Brown said he watches HGTV’s House Hunters on his iPad to block out playoff noise, noting the Knicks’ increased completeness and willingness to sacrifice for each other.

History

Historical Context

Entering the 1995 playoffs as a sixth seed (47-35), the Houston Rockets upset top-seed San Antonio Spurs (62-20), winning the Western Conference Finals 4-2 and becoming the lowest-seeded team ever to capture the NBA title. The rivalry resurfaced in 2017, when the two clubs met again in the Western Conference semifinals, their first playoff clash in 22 years.

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Story summary

Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6, clinching the first-round series 4-2.
Jayson Brunson contributed 39 points in the victory.
Atlanta shot poorly from three-point range, making only 13 of 42 attempts in Game 5.
Coach Mike Brown said he watches HGTV’s House Hunters on his iPad to block out playoff noise, noting the Knicks’ increased completeness and willingness to sacrifice for each other.

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