Footage of Daniels's NBA fight sparks criticism of Aussie star
Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were ejected during Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks NBA play-off series after a physical altercation sparked a melee between players. The incident occurred in the second quarter as the Knicks built a commanding lead, eventually winning 140-89 to secure a 4-2 series victory. Daniels faced criticism online for his role in the confrontation, which marred an already lopsided game.
- ▪Dyson Daniels elbowed Mitchell Robinson after being boxed out, triggering a bench-clearing scuffle.
- ▪Both Daniels and Robinson were ejected from the game, with officials and players from both teams involved in the altercation.
- ▪The Knicks' 50-point halftime lead was the largest in NBA play-off history at that stage.
- ▪Atlanta's 140-89 loss eliminated them from the play-offs, with New York advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- ▪Daniels received backlash on social media, with users criticizing his conduct during the incident.
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Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson ejected in Hawks' 140-89 loss to Knicks in NBA play-offsTopic:Basketball10h ago10 hours agoFri 1 May 2026 at 2:39amDyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson started a melee during the second quarter. (AP: Brynn Anderson)In short:Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks NBA play-off series.Daniels and Robinson were involved in an incident that sparked a melee between the two teams.The Knicks went on to thrash the Hawks 140-89 to seal a 4-2 series win.abc.net.au/news/nba-dyson-daniels-mitchell-robinson-ejected-hawks-knicks/106630384Link copiedShareShare articleAtlanta's Australian star Dyson Daniels has been ejected from Game 6 of the Hawks-Knicks NBA play-off series after sparking a melee.Mitchell Robinson boxed out…
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