Knicks Smash Hawks, Set Playoff Record

0:00On May 1st, the New York Knicks just put on a clinic, smashing the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 to clinch their eastern. Conference first round series four games to two. It was the most lopsided playoff win in Knicks history, with a 51-point margin that rewrote the record books. At halftime, New York held a jaw-dropping 47-point lead, the biggest ever in NBA playoffs, of 83-36. They poured in a playoff record 140 points total, turning an early hawk spur into pure dominance. Coach Mike Brown called it a sharp offensive night, with laser focus from the team, while Garjalen Brunson shouted out their defense, saying it. Proved what their capable of. After dropping games two and three by a single point each, the Knicks flipped the script with blowout wins of 16, 29, and now 51. Standout was center Carl Anthony Towns, grabbing a triple double with 12 points, 11 boards, and tennisists on just four shots attempted. Their max lead hit 61 points, topping any playoff game with play-by-play tracking since the mid-90s.

1:06This historic route sends the Knicks dancing to the next round, flexing muscle that could carry them deep into these playoffs. Global news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters worldwide.