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Knicks dominate Hawks so badly it breaks 37,964-game NBA trend
TL;DR
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs, breaking a 37,964-game trend. The Knicks reached 100 points before the Hawks scored 50, a first since the 1996-97 season.
Key points
- Knicks defeated Hawks 140-89 in Game 6
- First time a road team reached 100 points before home team scored 50
- Halftime score was 83-36 in favor of the Knicks
New York KnicksAtlanta HawksJalen BrunsonOG Anunoby
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The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs. The loss was so lopsided that it produced a stat the NBA has never seen since the 1996-97 season.
Led by Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and others, the Knicks destroyed the Hawks, 140-89. At halftime, the scores were 83-36. The Knicks reached the 100-point mark with the help of a tip-shot from Towns with 8:21 remaining in the third quarter. Interestingly, at the time, the Hawks were at just 40 points.
According to NBA reporter Keerthika Uthayakumar, a total of 37,964 games have been played since the 1996-97 season. All this time, a road team has never been able to get to 100 points before the home team has scored at least 50 points. However, the trend failed to stand tall on Thursday at State Farm Arena.
More: Knicks Crush Atlanta Hawks by 51, Set Playoff Record with 47-Point Halftime Lead
Q&A
What was the score of the Knicks vs Hawks Game 6 playoff match?
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6.
What significant trend did the Knicks break in their victory over the Hawks?
The Knicks broke a 37,964-game trend where a road team could not score 100 points before the home team reached 50 points.
Who were the key players in the Knicks' victory against the Hawks?
Key players for the Knicks included Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby.