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Knicks Rout Hawks in Historic Playoff Loss

New York Knicks eliminated the Atlanta Hawks with a 140-89 victory in Game 6, marking one of the worst playoff losses in Hawks franchise history.

The Knicks dominated from the start, scoring 83 points in the first half including 40 in the first quarter, establishing the largest halftime deficit in NBA playoffs history. Atlanta couldn't recover as New York secured their first-round series victory. afrikasportnews.co.za

Tensions flared near halftime when Hawks' Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu got into a fight with Knicks' Mitchell Robinson after a free throw attempt. Daniels and Robinson were ejected from the game. Hawks players will provide reaction on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.