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Knicks rout Hawks 140-89, easily reach Eastern semifinals

PUBLISHED Apr 30, 2026, 5:55 AM ET

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Atlanta — The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night at State Farm Arena, eliminating the Hawks and clinching advancement to the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York built a 40-15 first-quarter lead and held an 83-36 halftime advantage, establishing multiple playoff records during the contest. The decisive win produces immediate consequences: the Hawks’ season ended while the Knicks move on to face the winner of Boston and Philadelphia this weekend, with New York’s rotation boosted by OG Anunoby’s 29 points and Karl-Anthony Towns’ triple-double; league records show the largest halftime margin in playoff history and a 51-point final margin.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early series saw competitive games, including a Hawks 109-108 Game 3 win.
Knicks won Game 5 in Atlanta 126-97 to take a 3-2 series lead.
Game 6 in Atlanta produced a 40-15 first quarter and 83-36 halftime score.
Knicks won Game 6, 140-89, tying and setting several playoff margin records.
Knicks advance to Eastern Conference semifinals to face Boston or Philadelphia.

News Intelligence

This Knicks' victory is a big win for New York sports fans. The team's strong performance, setting playoff records, is a testament to their hard work and skill. If you're a fan, it's time to celebrate. And if you're into sports betting, this could be a game-changer.

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Who Benefited

The New York Knicks benefited by securing an emphatic series-clinching victory, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals, gaining momentum and public confidence in their roster and coaching staff while improving postseason positioning.

Who Impacted

The Atlanta Hawks suffered elimination in a historically lopsided Game 6 loss, ending their season, exposing defensive breakdowns, prompting likely organizational and roster reassessments and affecting player and coach evaluations.

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