Knicks advance in playoffs after beating Hawks in Game 6
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks dominated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their playoff series, winning 140-89 and advancing to the second round to face the winner of the Celtics-76ers Game 7.
- The Knicks set multiple postseason records, including the largest halftime lead (47 points) and largest lead after three quarters (53 points), while scoring a franchise playoff high of 140 points.
- New York's 63-11 run spanning the first and second quarters effectively ended any hope for the Hawks, who struggled to compete and saw multiple technical fouls and an ejection during a heated altercation.
- Key performances included OG Anunoby’s 29 points on efficient shooting, Jalen Brunson’s 17 points and eight assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns' triple-double, making him the first Knick with multiple triple-doubles in a series.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown praised the team’s strong connection and focus, highlighting their surge at a critical playoff moment after overcoming a 2-1 series deficit against the Hawks.
