The Knicks star who deserves to be re-considered after mind-blowing first-round clincher
OG Anunoby delivered a standout performance in Game 6 of the 2026 NBA playoffs, scoring 29 points and leading the Knicks to a dominant 140-89 victory over the Hawks. The Knicks built a historic 47-point halftime lead, the largest in NBA history, fueled by a 63-11 run that began in the first quarter. Anunoby's efficient 79 percent shooting played a central role in the series-clinching win and has prompted a re-evaluation of his impact on the team.
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beyond the back page The Knicks star who deserves to be re-considered after mind-blowing first-round clincher By Jake Nisse Published May 1, 2026, 7:48 a.m. ET OG Anunoby maneuvers for a layup during the Knicks' win in Game 6 against the Hawks on April 30, 2026. Getty Images It was an OG onslaught. An Anunoby attack. Whatever you want to call it, it quickly sank the Hawks and helped the Knicks to a series-clinching Game 6 demolition in Atlanta. And frankly, it should change the way we think about the talented forward. Behind 26 first-half points from OG Anunoby — and a 63-11 Knicks run that stretched from the first quarter into the second — the Knicks thrashed the Hawks, 140-89, on Thursday night.
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