Knicks jump out to largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history in Game 6 drubbing vs. Hawks
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The New York Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead in Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks, ultimately dominating the game after a 40-15 first quarter. The 83-36 halftime score marked the largest such lead in playoff history, surpassing any previous postseason performance. The decisive victory ended the series on the Hawks' home court, closing out a turnaround after Atlanta had previously held a 2-1 series lead.
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Knicks jump out to largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history in Game 6 drubbing vs. Hawks The Knicks were up by 47 points after 24 minutes of basketball in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday night By Brad Botkin Apr 30, 2026 at 8:56 pm ET • 1 min read Getty Images The New York Knicks laid a first-half beating like we've never seen on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday. I can safely say you have never seen a first half of a playoff game like this -- regardless of your age -- because it's never happened in the history of the NBA. After 24 minutes, the Knicks went into the locker room with an 83-36 lead. Do the math. That's a 47-point lead. Only one team in history has ever held a bigger halftime advantage, and that was not in a playoff game.
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