Knicks jump out to largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history in Game 6 drubbing vs. Hawks

The Knicks were up by 47 points after 24 minutes of basketball in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday night

The New York Knicks laid a first-half beating like we've never seen on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round series on Thursday. I can safely say you have never seen a first half of a playoff game like this -- regardless of your age -- because it's never happened in the history of the NBA. 

After 24 minutes, the Knicks went into the locker room with an 83-36 lead. Do the math. That's a 47-point lead. 

Only one team in history has ever held a bigger halftime advantage, and that was not in a playoff game. 

Biggest halftime leads in NBA history

2020 Dallas Mavericks

Regular Season

50

2026 New York Knicks

Playoffs

47

1991 Golden State Warriors

Regular Season

47

This was a tsunami from the start. After the first quarter, the Knicks were up 40-15. At one point, the Knicks were on a 41-4 run. It was absolutely unbelievable. This game, and series, is over. 

Atlanta, which held a 2-1 series lead less than a week ago, will see its season end on its home floor in embarrassing fashion.