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Friday, May 1, 2026
Jalen Brunson names Knicks' top NBA Playoffs improvement after series win vs. Hawks

Jalen Brunson knows the Knicks can vanquish the NBA Playoffs because of this one big improvement in their series win over the Hawks.

Knicks already have incredibly niche edge over both Celtics & 76ers

Both the Celtics and 76ers give the New York Knicks a major on-court advantage.

CJ McCollum, Hawks gave Knicks the kick they needed to go all the way

The Knicks have gone to six games in the first round in each of the last three seasons, but not all six-game playoff series are created equally. While the Sixers and Pistons fought tooth and nail...

Boosie raps about Jalen Brunson after courtside run-in during Knicks romp

Boosie was hype as he recalled Knicks guard Jalen Brunson colliding with him just before halftime of Game 6 of the Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

Chaotic new video emerges of Mitchell Robinson fight — and the Knicks should be relieved

In the midst of a Knicks beatdown, Mitchell Robinson wanted to administer one of his own.

Forgotten Mikal Bridges truth that should get Knicks fans hyped

Mikal Bridges' statement game against the Hawks on Thursday should serve as an exciting reminder of his impressive track record with the New York Knicks.

Why Anne Hathaway is getting all the credit for Knicks’ historic playoff performance

Knicks fans were especially thankful for actress, Anne Hathaway after New York's historic win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night.

Knicks 140, Hawks 89: “We witnessed Halley’s Comet”

Most Knicks fans are younger than 65, meaning most have never seen this team win a championship. If you’re 40 or under, you missed Patrick Ewing. Any fan not yet old enough to vote wasn’t...

Knicks Bulletin: ‘Trying so hard to be calm’

I don’t even know why we make any other prediction than Knicks in Six anymore. It don’t make sense. Don’t make it make sense. Just keep winning theeem gaaaaaaames!!! Mike Brown On Josh Hart’s...

Biggest blowouts in NBA playoffs: Where Knicks' 51-point domination of Hawks ranks in basketball history

New York approached NBA playoff history as it closed out its first-round series vs. Atlanta.

Mitchell Robinson ‘lost in the world’ after raucous Hawks melee —and posts NSFW dig

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson opened up about his mental health after both he and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels were ejected for fighting in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

Knicks set NBA records in eliminating Hawks; 76ers take Celtics to Game 7; Kentucky Derby preview

Plus our Ryan Wilson goes all in on why -- despite often being ridiculous -- NFL Draft grades aren't going anywhere

The Knicks star who deserves to be re-considered after mind-blowing first-round clincher

Has he been a star miscast as a complementary piece this entire time?

Knicks Morning News (2026.05.01)

News & Blogs How the Knicks’ big three have stifled the Hawks defense – Posting & Toasting Knicks Injury Tracker: Josh Hart listed as questionable for Game 6 vs. Hawks with a back contusion – SNY...

Knicks just gained a playoff edge they didn’t see coming thanks to the Sixers

By beating the Celtics in Game 6, the Sixers have ensured that the Knicks will have the rest advantage against whoever they face in Round 2.

Knicks' blowout win over Hawks marks NBA history achieved by only 3 other teams

New York took care of business, to say the least.

Knicks' shift to feature Karl-Anthony Towns key to winning Hawks series

At times this season, Karl-Anthony Towns looked uncomfortable in the Knicks' offense, including in their first-round series against the Hawks, but that changed after Game 3.

NBA roundup: Knicks advance with 51-point rout; Wolves move on, too

OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as t

Knicks' Mike Brown on Hawks spurring offensive change: 'They helped us get better'

Knicks head coach Mike Brown explained after Thursday's win that the Hawks pushed the team to change after Game 3 and feature Karl-Anthony Towns more.

Knicks fans celebrate series-clinching win in style — in Atlanta and outside MSG: ‘We want Boston!’

Knicks fans took over State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday night.

Mikal Bridges breaks out of offensive slump to help Knicks win Game 6 vs. Hawks

One of the biggest contributors in the Knicks' series-clinching Game 6 win on Thursday night was Mikal Bridges who finally broke out of an offensive slump and finished with 24 points.

Mikal Bridges receives much-deserved praise from Mike Brown after a rough series

Mikal Bridges had a rough series against the Hawks, which led to criticism, but he kept pushing and got a solid performance in the close-out game.

Mikal Bridges should be rooting for Celtics to beat 76ers in Game 7 showdown

The Knicks are the 1st Eastern team to advance, with the 76ers and Celtics moving onto Game 7. Mikal Bridges should be rooting for Boston, just this once.

Knicks’ Game 6 report card: Karl-Anthony Towns joins elite company in Knicks playoff history

Report card from the Knicks’ 140-89 Game 6 win over the Hawks on Thursday night at State Farm Arena.

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Knicks defense put on clinic in Game 6 destruction of Hawks

It was reminiscent of those games in a driveway when an older brother bullied his younger brother.

Knicks dominate Hawks so badly it breaks 37,964-game NBA trend

Knicks make NBA history in Game 5.

OG Anunoby looks like Knicks standout again with ‘phenomenal’ Game 6 to cap strong series

OG Anunoby entered this postseason as one of the league’s most invaluable supporting players.

Knicks use 'desperate' mindset to make NBA Playoff history in Game 6: 'We wanted to come out and close out the series today'

The Knicks came out firing in Thursday's Game 6 win over the Hawks and broke a few playoff records along the way.

Knicks' comeback win over Hawks justifies Mike Brown saying that drove fans crazy

The Knicks won a series in which they were trailing for the 1st time since signing Jalen Brunson. They proved Mike Brown right in a big way in the process.

Mikal Bridges silences the doubters for one night — and it could be a significant Knicks step

Mikal Bridges got his swag back.

Don’t look now: Knicks playing like best team in Eastern Conference

It ended 140-89. And it was every bit the obliteration it seemed.

Karl-Anthony Towns is suddenly forcing haters into an uncomfortable reality

The Knicks closed out the Hawks in Game 6, on the back of Karl-Anthony Towns' second triple-double of the series. The big man just made history.

Jalen Brunson believes historic Game 6 performance shows the Knicks' true potential

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference Semifinals dominantly after a historic blowout in Game 6.

Before Mitchell Robinson lost his mind, he was plus-29 in 9 minutes for Knicks

This was quite the night for Robinson.

Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 6 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum was no villain after all

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on Thursday night in Atlanta:  

Shaq hilariously tries to revive Hawks after embarrassing first half against Knicks — it didn’t work

The Hawks’ Game 6 deficit to the Knicks got so bad that Shaquille O'Neal tried to revive the team.

Daniels, Robinson tossed in Hawks-Knicks scuffle

Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and New York's Mitchell Robinson were ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks playoff series Thursday night after a fight that prompted offsetting technical fouls.

Jalen Brunson collides with rapper Boosie while chasing loose ball during Knicks’ blowout of Hawks

Jalen Brunson ended up in the spotlight for curious reasons during Thursday's Game 6.

Knicks Crush Atlanta Hawks by 51, Set Playoff Record with 47-Point Halftime Lead
Knicks finish off Hawks with record-setting 51-point blowout

OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as t

Knicks' 47-point halftime lead sets playoff record...

The Knicks set an NBA playoffs record Thursday night with a 47-point halftime lead over the Hawks.

Knicks 140, Hawks 89: Scenes from a gashing in Georgia

For nearly two weeks, the Knicks toyed with our emotions. Game One of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series with the Hawks was a mostly by-the-books win. Then our rosy dreams of...

Knicks advance to second round of playoffs after dismantling Hawks, 140-89

With a chance to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Knicks didn't mess around in the slightest, dismantling the Atlanta Hawks in a historic 140-89 win on Thursday night.

Mikal Bridges renews Knicks' hope as haters are left searching for criticism

New York Knicks wing Mikal Bridges shut the skeptics down and gave his team reason to believe in how ready he is for a run at a title.

2026 NBA playoff bracket: Matchups, schedule as Knicks oust Hawks, advance to second round

The Knicks crushed the Hawks on Thursday night and became the first team to move on in the East

Knicks advance to Eastern Conference semifinals after throttling Hawks in 51-point Game 6 rout

It didn't take the Knicks long to start building the foundation for a Game 6 rout. And then they turned it into a historic one.

Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels Ejected Thursday

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and Hawks guard Dyson Daniels were ejected from Thursday’s Game 6 matchup between the two teams, tweets Fred Katz of The Athletic. The two players got tangled up...

Knicks just turned their frustrations vs. the Hawks into NBA playoff history

The Knicks have been exorcising their demons against the Hawks, which culminated in the best first half in NBA playoff history to start Game 6.

Knicks caught a break with Mitchell Robinson's Game 6 ejection

Mitchell Robinson getting ejected in the second quarter of the Knicks' Game 6 drubbing of the Hawks is a blessing in disguise when looking ahead to Round 2.

OG Anunoby stats today: Knicks forward erupts as New York blows out Atlanta in close-out game

OG Anunoby had a showcase for the ages in Game 6 vs. the Hawks.

Best Father's Day Gifts for the Knicks Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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