Knicks’ Game 6 report card: Karl-Anthony Towns joins elite company in Knicks playoff history
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6, advancing in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a standout performance, joining an elite group in Knicks playoff history. Jalen Brunson had a modest stat line but contributed positively in limited minutes during the blowout win.
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New York Knicks Knicks’ Game 6 report card: Karl-Anthony Towns joins elite company in Knicks playoff history By Stefan Bondy Published May 1, 2026, 12:00 a.m. ET Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates after the Knicks defeated the Hawks on April 30. Charles Wenzelberg Report card from the Knicks’ 140-89 Game 6 win over the Hawks on Thursday night at State Farm Arena: Jalen Brunson Didn’t need to do much because the game was such a blowout. See Also New York Knicks Don’t look now: Knicks playing like best team in Eastern Conference So the point guard took more of a passive role and it suited the situation. He finished with 17 points, eight assists and was a plus-41 in 29 minutes. Not a stellar performance, but Knicks didn’t need one.
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