An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts as he is greeted by New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) during the second quarter of the NBA Playoffs Game 6, Image 2 shows Shaquille O'Neal holding up tiny red and yellow shoes

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Shaq hilariously tries to revive Hawks after embarrassing first half against Knicks — it didn’t work

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The Hawks trailed heavily in Game 6 of the Knicks-Hawks series, with the Knicks leading 83-36 at halftime before finishing 140-89. Shaquille O’Neal attempted to revive Atlanta on Inside the NBA by performing CPR on a Harlem mascot prop, an act during halftime that did not alter the outcome. The game featured ejections: Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were sent off after a second-quarter scuffle. OG Anunoby scored 29 for New York. Different outlets reported the dramatic halt in play and the large halftime deficit, with ongoing scrutiny of the Hawks’ collapse amid the blowout.

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The Knicks rolled over the Hawks in the first half of Game 6 on April 30, 2026.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

Knicks absolutely dominate Hawks in historic Game 6 first half

The Knicks made a statement — and then some — in a dominant first half on Thursday night. New York led the Hawks 83-36 after two quarters in Game 6 at State Farm Arena, led by 26 points from OG Anunoby. It is the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history. The Knicks came out firing in the first quarter when they.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows A scuffle breaks out between Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) on the floor, Image 2 shows The fight led to two ejections, Image 3 shows A scuffle breaks out between Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) on the floor. New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown reacts as Robinson is held back by assistant coach Rick Brunson and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second quarter
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

Knicks and Hawks get into fiery scuffle with Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels ejected in wild scene

ATLANTA — There was no suspense, but there was drama. Mitchell Robinson saw less than nine minutes of action in the Knicks’ 140-89 Game 6 assault of the Hawks after getting ejected in the second quarter, following a scuffle with Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels. The Knicks led by 50 with 4:39 remaining in the second quarter.

Two players ejected after scrum amid Knicks' 50-point lead against Hawks sends referee crashing to the court
Fox News5/1/2026

Two players ejected after scrum amid Knicks' 50-point lead against Hawks sends referee crashing to the court

Chris Broussard unveils who is Under Duress this week in the NBA Playoffs, featuring LeBron James, who is in danger of blowing a 3-0 lead. Frustrations boiled over in Game 6 of the New York Knicks -Atlanta Hawks series amid a shocking 50-point Knicks lead in the first half. Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson and Hawks.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs, Image 2 shows New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby shooting a three-point shot while Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson defends, Image 3 shows New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

Knicks advance to Eastern Conference semifinals after throttling Hawks in 51-point Game 6 rout

ATLANTA — The Knicks made a closeout game look like a preseason game. It’s hard to picture now, but there was actually a time the Knicks trailed in this series. But by the end of the series, it looked like the Hawks didn’t belong on the same court. The Knicks toyed with them. They bullied them. They humiliated them —.

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows CJ McCollum, who was held to 11 points, is double teamed by Jalen Bruson and OG Anunoby during the Knicks' 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on April 30, 2026 in Atlanta
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 6 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum was no villain after all

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on Thursday night in Atlanta: OG Anunoby solidified his standing as the star of the series, saving his best for last. The 28-year-old was a two-way force, sparking the Knicks early — with 26 points and four steals in the first half —.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts as he is greeted by New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) during the second quarter of the NBA Playoffs Game 6, Image 2 shows Shaquille O'Neal holding up tiny red and yellow shoes
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

Shaq hilariously tries to revive Hawks after embarrassing first half against Knicks — it didn’t work

The Hawks’ Game 6 deficit to the Knicks got so bad that Shaquille O’Neal tried to revive the team. During ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” halftime show on Thursday, O’Neal pulled out a mini plushie of Atlanta’s mascot, Harry the Hawk, and performed CPR compressions on it. “Shaq’s working out some resuscitation techniques. I.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks fan holds a towel against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory, Image 2 shows New York Knicks fans celebrate after a victory over the Atlanta Hawks during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. , Image 3 shows New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) is greeted by fans as he walks off the court at the end of the fourth quarter
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New York Post
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5/1/2026

Knicks fans celebrate series-clinching win in style — in Atlanta and outside MSG: ‘We want Boston!’

Knicks fans took over State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday night as the Knicks decimated the Hawks, 140-89 , in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Social media videos from inside the arena showed Knicks fans going crazy as the team wrapped up the series in dominant fashion. They proceeded to.

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Ariel Hukporti (left) blocks Jalen Johnson's shot during the fourth quarter of the Knicks' 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on April 30, 2026 in Atlanta
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

Knicks defense put on clinic in Game 6 destruction of Hawks

ATLANTA — It was reminiscent of those games in a driveway when an older brother bullied his younger brother, when he’d let him dribble around a bit before swatting his shot or stealing the ball away effortlessly. That’s what the Knicks defense looked like against the Hawks as they bludgeoned them 140-89 in Game 6 on.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) slams the ball during a game against the Atlanta Hawks, Image 2 shows New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby #8 high-fives fans as he walks off the court
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

OG Anunoby looks like Knicks standout again with ‘phenomenal’ Game 6 to cap strong series

ATLANTA — OG Anunoby entered this postseason as one of the league’s most invaluable supporting players. He left the first round with the look of a leading man. In a first-round matchup featuring multiple All-Stars on both sides, Anunoby emerged as the series’ standout player. In the Game 6 clincher, the 28-year-old.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates with fans after the Knicks' 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on April 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Image 2 shows Jalen Brunson celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Knicks' Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks
New York Post
New York Post
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5/1/2026

Don’t look now: Knicks playing like best team in Eastern Conference

ATLANTA — For a minute, we were getting exactly what we expected. The Hawks came out quick and they came out sharp. They took a 9-5 lead. They took an 11-9 lead. Four minutes into Game 6, it looked like Atlanta was doing just as it promised it would do: Make the Knicks work. Make the Knicks sweat. Then OG Anunoby.