Knicks Set Playoff Record With 47-Point Halftime Lead Sport By lines May 1, 2026 The New York Knicks set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead on Thursday. The Knicks led the Atlanta Hawks 83-36 at halftime in Game 6. New York won 140-89 to close out the first-round series 4-2. Knicks Stars Buried the Hawks Before Halftime The Atlanta Hawks led the New York Knicks 11-9 early in the first quarter. The Knicks then closed the half on a 74-25 run. OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting from the field. Mikal Bridges scored 24 points on 10-of-12 shooting for the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a triple-double of 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. The 51-point final margin tied the sixth-largest in NBA postseason history. The New York Knicks now advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks erased the previous NBA playoff halftime record of 41 points. New York won three straight games after trailing 1-2 in the series. Related Sports Coverage Brunson 39 Lifts Knicks Past Hawks 126-97 in Game 5 Wolves Top Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6, Reach West Semis Spurs Eliminate Blazers 114-95, Reach West Semis Sources: NBA.com Game 6 takeaways and CBS Sports playoff history coverage.
