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76ers up next for Knicks in playoffs after surviving Jayson Tatum-less Celtics in Game 7 thriller
It was nearly an improbable victory for the Celtics, nearly managing to snag a Game 7 victory without superstar Jayson Tatum — ruled out Saturday due to a left knee injury. STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS BY SUBSCRIBING TO MORNING REPORT NEWSLETTER It was nearly the rematch everyone expected between the Knicks and the Celtics entering the postseason,
The Knicks were ready to put the Hawks out of their misery. On Thursday night, in Game 6 of their series with Atlanta, New York was utterly dominant from right out of the gate and shattered the NBA record for the largest halftime lead in a playoff game,
The Knicks held the Hawks to just 36 points in the first half of Game 6 of their first-round series, forcing 14 turnovers while putting together their best offensive half of the playoffs, shooting over 60% and 44% from 3 on their way to 83 points.
The biggest halftime lead in NBA playoff history. The most points and most lopsided win in New York Knicks postseason history, too.
Boosie was hype as he recalled Knicks guard Jalen Brunson colliding with him just before halftime of Game 6 of the Knicks-Hawks first-round playoff series on Thursday night.
The Knicks quietly won the series because of one player's move behind closed doors. Here's the untold Josh Hart story.