Knicks embarrass Hawks with biggest halftime lead in NBA Playoff history
The New York Knicks set an NBA Playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6, outscoring them 83-36 en route to a dominant victory. New York's explosive first-half performance included back-to-back high-scoring quarters while stifling Atlanta's offense. The historic margin surpassed the previous record held by the 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers.
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