Knicks’ 51-point win over Hawks ranks among biggest playoff blowouts
May 1, 2026, 2:51 p.m. ET

The New York Knicks delivered a statement performance in the playoffs, defeating the Atlanta Hawks in one of the largest blowouts in postseason history.
See moments from the game that tied for the sixth‑biggest margin of victory in NBA playoff history.
Above, New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
Brett Davis, Imagn ImagesSee moments from the game that tied for the sixth‑biggest margin of victory in NBA playoff history.
Above, New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns drives past Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu in the first quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson dunks against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks drives around Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks celebrates a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half of a game in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson scuffles with Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels as forward Onyeka Okongwu and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker attempt to hold them back in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is defended by Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum in the first quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns grabs a rebound past Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson and forward Onyeka Okongwu in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby drives on Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks shoots the ball over Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns reacts to a call against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter during game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena.
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Josh Hart and Jose Alvarado of the New York Knicks react during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Chris Tucker and Spike Lee pose for a photo during the first half of a game of a game between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Josh Hart of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks shoots the ball over Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of a game in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks is defended by Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks blocks a shot attempt by Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Og Anunoby of the New York Knicks dunks against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of a game in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks shoots a three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks celebrates after a basket during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks drives to the rim against Onyeka Okongwu of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Og Anunoby of the New York Knicks leaves the court after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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