The New York Knicks lead the Atlanta Hawks 83-36 at halftime in Game 6, marking the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history. They are on track to potentially achieve the biggest blowout win in playoff history.
Key points
New York Knicks lead Atlanta Hawks 83-36 at halftime
Largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history
Knicks have a chance for biggest blowout win
Record margin of victory in playoff game is 58 points
Knicks hold a 3-2 series lead entering Game 6
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Biggest blowouts in NBA playoff history: Knicks take record lead at half
The New York Knicks have a chance to make some NBA playoff history on Thursday night.
Holding a 3-2 series lead entering Game 6, the Knicks came out and blitzed the Hawks in Atlanta, taking an 83-36 lead into the half. It's the largest halftime lead in an NBA playoff game, per ESPN.
If events continue on this trajectory, the Knicks have a shot at authoring the biggest blowout win in NBA playoff history. They're up 47 at the half. The record margin of victory in a playoff game is 58 points, held by two teams.
Here's a look at the biggest blowouts in NBA playoff history:
Moondog performs during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena.
A member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team performs during a time out during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
Q&A
What is the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history?
The largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history is 47 points, achieved by the New York Knicks against the Atlanta Hawks.
What is the record for the biggest blowout in NBA playoff history?
The record for the biggest blowout in NBA playoff history is a 58-point margin of victory, held by two teams.
Which teams are playing in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs?
The teams playing in Game 6 are the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks.
How did the Knicks perform in the first half against the Hawks?
The Knicks dominated the first half against the Hawks, leading 83-36.
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Cleveland Brows player Myles Garrett riles up the crowd during the first half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
A fan waves a towel during the second half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
Fans arrive to watch warmups before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
Moondog performs during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
Moondog performs during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
A member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team performs during a time out during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
Cleveland Brows player Myles Garrett riles up the crowd during the first half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
A fan waves a towel during the second half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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NBA playoffs fans, dancers, cheerleaders and mascots bring the energy
Fans arrive to watch warmups before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena.