Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta’s season
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6, eliminating them from the playoffs and recording the largest victory in franchise playoff history. The Knicks set multiple NBA records, including the largest first-quarter lead and biggest halftime lead in playoff history. New York will advance to face the winner of the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers series in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
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Open this photo in gallery:New York Knicks centre Mitchell Robinson (23) celebrates after scoring in the first half during Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.Brynn Anderson/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOG Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes, Karl-Anthony Towns had his second triple-double of the series and the New York Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.The Knicks broke several NBA records by halftime. Their 40-15 lead at the end of the first quarter marked the largest of the shot clock era.
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