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Knicks Crush Hawks 140-89, Record 47-Point Halftime Lead

5/2/2026

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Summary

Knicks dominate Hawks

Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 on April 30, 2026, clinching the series 4-2.
Halftime lead was 83-36, a 47-point advantage, the largest in NBA playoff history.
The 51-point margin tied for the sixth-largest postseason win, while OG Anunoby scored 29 points, 26 in the first half.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, ending the NBA Cup curse and moving the Cup winner past round one.

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SportsLine Rates Knicks

SportsLine’s model entered with a 25-9 record and rates the Knicks 2.5 points favored, winning outright 57%.
ProphetX offers a 100% match up to $25 for Knicks-Hawks, Celtics-Sixers and Nuggets-Wolves bets.
Sleeper offers a $20 bonus or 100% match up to $100, eligible until April 30, 2026.
Betting lines show Denver –5.5 (-115) vs. Minnesota and Boston –5.5 (-115) in Philadelphia while SportsLine rates the under 224.5 total a 70% hit.

History

Historical Context

During the 1990s the Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, won six titles and posted a 72-win season in 1995-96, while their rivalry with the Knicks featured intense playoff series, including the 1998 Finals that marked Jordan’s final game as a Bull. The Knicks’ 47-point halftime lead over Atlanta in 2026 recalls those historic margins, underscoring the enduring intensity of the Bulls-Knicks rivalry.

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Knicks dominate Hawks

Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 on April 30, 2026, clinching the series 4-2.
Halftime lead was 83-36, a 47-point advantage, the largest in NBA playoff history.
The 51-point margin tied for the sixth-largest postseason win, while OG Anunoby scored 29 points, 26 in the first half.
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, ending the NBA Cup curse and moving the Cup winner past round one.

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