Knicks fans celebrate historic NBA playoff win against Hawks

The Knicks crushed Atlanta 140-89 in Game 6 to clinch the series and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

• May 1

Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting Game 6 rout to advance in NBA playoffs

The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

• Apr 30

Knicks fans arrive in Atlanta for possible Game 6 clincher

With the Knicks up 3-2 in the series against the Hawks, State Farm Arena might feel like Madison Square Garden during Game 6. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.

• Apr 30

Knicks rout Hawks 126-97 for a 3-2 series lead

The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.

• Apr 28

Towns has a triple-double, Knicks beat Hawks 114-98 to tie series at 2-2

The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.

• Apr 25

McCollum sticks it to Knicks again, Hawks grab 2-1 series lead

CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory over the Knicks on Thursday and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff series.

• Apr 23

Knicks collapse in 4th quarter, fall to Hawks in Game 2

CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

• Apr 20

Knicks fans feeling confident before Game 2 against Atlanta

The Knicks will try to take a 2-0 series lead on the Hawks at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.

• Apr 20

Brunson, Towns lead Knicks past Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series

The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.

• Apr 19

Knicks roll past Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of NBA playoff series

The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.

• Apr 18

Expectations around Knicks' playoff run feel different this year

The Knicks' playoff opener against the Hawks is underway. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.

• Apr 18

Knicks survive last-second scare, end Hawks' 13-game home win streak

CJ McCollum's half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the Knicks held off the Hawks 108-105 on Monday night.

• Apr 6

Hawks beat Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win, 18th in 20 games

The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.

• Apr 3

Jalen Johnson scores 21 as Hawks beat Nets 108-97 for 8th straight win

The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.

• Mar 12

Johnson has another triple-double, Hawks beat Knicks 111-99

Jalen Johnson led the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

• Jan 2

Towns, Brunson combine for 70 points in Knicks' win over Hawks

Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.

• Dec 27, 2025

Jalen Johnson, Hawks hold off winless Nets 117-112

Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 32 points for the Nets.

• Oct 30, 2025

Risacher scores season-high 38 points as Hawks beat Nets 133-109

Zaccharie Risacher scored a season-high 38 points as the Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 133-109 on Thursday night.

• Apr 10, 2025

Hot-shooting Knicks overwhelm Hawks 121-105, await Brunson's return

The hot-shooting Knicks took command with 40 points in the second period and beat the Hawks 121-105 on Saturday.

• Apr 5, 2025