The Knicks set multiple records in their historic rout, posting the most points in a franchise postseason game (140), building the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history (47), and achieving the biggest lead in the play-by-play era (61). Their defense held Atlanta to 38% shooting while collecting 16 steals and forcing 19 turnovers. newsbetting.club
New York utilized a 'desperate' mindset to overwhelm the Hawks, outscoring them 40-15 in the first quarter and extending their lead with a 63-11 run. 'We had to keep them off the glass and keep them off transition,' coach Mike Brown said. 'Our guys did a good job of that tonight.'
