Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 6 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum was no villain after all
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 to clinch their playoff series, with OG Anunoby leading the charge with a dominant 29-point performance. CJ McCollum, who had been a standout earlier in the series, struggled in the finale, scoring only 11 points on poor shooting. Mikal Bridges bounced back from earlier struggles with 24 points, contributing to the Knicks' decisive victory as they advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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NBA New York Knicks Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 6 win over Hawks: CJ McCollum was no villain after all By Howie Kussoy Published April 30, 2026, 10:22 p.m. ET Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on Thursday night in Atlanta: Hero OG Anunoby solidified his standing as the star of the series, saving his best for last. The 28-year-old was a two-way force, sparking the Knicks early — with 26 points and four steals in the first half — and finishing with 29 points, seven rebounds and two assists, while shooting 11-of-14 from the field, including 4-of-6 on 3-pointers. OG Anunoby, who scored 29 points, goes after a loose ball during the Knicks’ Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on April 30, 2026.
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