47-Point Halftime Lead! Knicks Obliterate Hawks to Set All-Time NBA Playoff Record
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47-Point Halftime Lead! Knicks Obliterate Hawks to Set All-Time NBA Playoff Record
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May 1, 2026
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47-Point Halftime Lead! Knicks Obliterate Hawks to Set All-Time NBA Playoff Record

The New York Knicks made history on April 30, 2026, by leading the Atlanta Hawks 83–36 at halftime. This 47-point margin is the largest halftime lead in NBA Playoff history, shattering the previous record of 41 points.

Key Performances:

  • OG Anunoby: Exploded for 26 points in the first half alone.

  • Karl-Anthony Towns: Recorded a historic triple-double while taking only four shots.

The Knicks finished with a 140–89 victory, clinching the series 4–2. At one point, the lead stretched to 61 points—a record for the play-by-play era. New York now advances to the second round to face either the Celtics or the 76ers.

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