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Knicks Rout Hawks in Historic Playoff Loss

The New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks with a 140-89 victory in Game 6, marking one of the worst playoff losses in Hawks franchise history.

The Knicks dominated from the start, scoring 83 points in the first half including 40 in the opening quarter, establishing the largest halftime deficit in NBA playoff history. Atlanta never recovered as New York advanced to the next round. grenadier.co.za

Just before halftime, tensions escalated when Hawks players Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu got into a fight with Knicks center Mitchell Robinson after a free throw attempt. Daniels and Robinson were ejected from the game. Hawks players will provide reaction on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.