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Knicks Crush Hawks by 51 Points to Reach NBA Playoff Semi-Finals

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Knicks Crush Hawks by 51 Points to Reach NBA Playoff Semi-Finals

By AFP News May 01, 2026 • 09:03 AM View: 322

The New York Knicks put on one of the most dominant displays in NBA playoff history Thursday, destroying Atlanta 140-89 to advance to the second round.

It was the most points scored and the biggest win by the Knicks in a playoff game, setting up an Eastern Conference semi-final with either the Celtics or the 76ers, who are tied 3-3 after a Philadelphia win.

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