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Knicks embarrass Hawks with biggest halftime lead in NBA Playoff history
TL;DR
The New York Knicks achieved the largest halftime lead in NBA Playoff history, outscoring the Atlanta Hawks by 47 points in Game 6. The Knicks dominated with two high-scoring quarters while limiting the Hawks to just 36 points in total.
Key points
- Knicks achieved largest halftime lead in NBA Playoff history
- Outscored Hawks by 47 points in first half
- Scored 40 points in the first quarter
- Scored 43 points in the second quarter
- Hawks limited to 36 total points in first half
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The New York Knicks came into Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks one game away from advancing, and they certainly played like they didn’t want to let this series continue.
New York produced a historic first half, outscoring the Hawks by 47 points over 24 minutes. That included 40- and 43-point quarters in the first and second, respectively, while holding Atlanta to 15 and 21 points in each frame.
At one point, the Knicks trailed 9-11, but they proceeded to go on a 74-25 run to close the half. New York had everything working on both ends of the court, while Atlanta struggled to both score and slow the Knicks down.
Here’s how the Knicks made history on Thursday night.
Biggest halftime leads in NBA Playoff history
The Knicks dominated the first half on Thursday night, outscoring the Hawks 83-36 in the first 24 minutes. That makes this the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history, beating a record that the Cleveland Cavaliers set in 2017.
Q&A
What was the largest halftime lead in NBA Playoff history?
The largest halftime lead in NBA Playoff history was 47 points, achieved by the New York Knicks against the Atlanta Hawks.
How did the Knicks perform in the first half against the Hawks?
The Knicks scored 40 points in the first quarter and 43 points in the second quarter, while holding the Hawks to 15 and 21 points respectively.
What was the score during the Knicks' run against the Hawks?
The Knicks went on a 74-25 run to close the first half after initially trailing 9-11.
What was the outcome of Game 6 between the Knicks and Hawks?
The Knicks won Game 6 decisively, advancing in the playoffs with their historic performance.