Knicks defense put on clinic in Game 6 destruction of Hawks
The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a dominant 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6. Their defense stifled the Hawks from the start, forcing 16 steals, six blocks, and holding Atlanta to 37.8 percent shooting. Josh Hart played a key role in neutralizing CJ McCollum, and the Knicks won three straight games after trailing 2-1 in the series.
- ▪The Knicks held the Hawks to 37.8 percent field goal shooting and 25.7 percent from three-point range in Game 6.
- ▪New York recorded 16 steals and six blocks, forcing 47 turnovers over the final three games of the series.
- ▪Josh Hart limited CJ McCollum to 11 points on 4-for-13 shooting, significantly impacting the series' outcome.
- ▪The Knicks' defense held the Hawks to just 6-for-16 shooting in the first quarter, building a 25-point lead.
- ▪After trailing 2-1, the Knicks won three consecutive games to close out the series.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks defense put on clinic in Game 6 destruction of Hawks By Jared Schwartz Published April 30, 2026, 11:57 p.m. ET ATLANTA — It was reminiscent of those games in a driveway when an older brother bullied his younger brother, when he’d let him dribble around a bit before swatting his shot or stealing the ball away effortlessly. That’s what the Knicks defense looked like against the Hawks as they bludgeoned them 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. They suffocated the Hawks from the opening tip, recording seven steals and three blocks — and forcing eight turnovers — in the first quarter.
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