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Knicks Rout Hawks 140-89, Clinch Series with Record Margin

5/2/2026

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The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday, clinching the series.
The 51-point win tied for the sixth-largest margin in NBA postseason history.
The Knicks led by 47 points at halftime, the biggest halftime advantage ever recorded in NBA playoffs.
OG Anunoby contributed 29 points on 79 % shooting with seven rebounds, two assists, four steals and one block in 27 minutes.

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The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday, clinching the series.
The 51-point win tied for the sixth-largest margin in NBA postseason history.
The Knicks led by 47 points at halftime, the biggest halftime advantage ever recorded in NBA playoffs.
OG Anunoby contributed 29 points on 79 % shooting with seven rebounds, two assists, four steals and one block in 27 minutes.