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.
