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Frustration boiled over in Game 6 of the New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks series amid a shocking 50-point Knicks lead in the first half.
Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson and Hawks guard Dyson Daniels were ejected after receiving double technical fouls after causing a scrum that led to a referee hitting the court hard in the second quarter.
At that point, the Knicks were up 72-22 when New York shot the free throws. When OG Anunoby took advantage of his and-one opportunity, Robinson and Daniels were seen face to face, leading to a hug that turned aggressive.
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Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks and Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks fight during the second quarter of game six of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 30, 2026. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
An official was trying to stop the skirmish, but lost his balance and crashed into the wood. Meanwhile, Robinson was trying to get revenge on Daniels, and both Hawks and Knicks players were trying to stop each other from trading.
Robinson and Daniels continued to argue with each other, repeatedly trying to get face to face as coaches and officials worked to calm them down.
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Once Robinson and Daniels returned to their respective benches, both players were ejected after further review.
Replay showed Daniels elbowed Robinson’s chest as Anunoby shot the free throw, and the Knicks center reacted accordingly. Ultimately, this led to an early exit for both players.
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks reacts during the first quarter of game six against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on April 30, 2026. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Knicks came into this road game in Atlanta with a chance to advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, but perhaps not even they expected what happened in the first half.
When the buzzer sounded at the end of the second quarter, the Knicks were up 83-36 entering the locker room. Although there are two quarters left to play, it’s not looking good for the Hawks, who were shooting a mediocre 31% from the field, while committing 14 turnovers.
Meanwhile, the Knicks couldn’t stop making their shots, especially Anunoby, who scored more points than the Hawks as a team at a time in the first half. He finished the half with 26 points on 10-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing seven rebounds and two assists. He also tallied four steals for New York.
Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks drives around Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks during the first quarter of game six of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 30, 2026. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Mikal Bridges (16 points) and Jalen Brunson (13 points) also contributed to the Knicks’ high total, while Karl-Anthony Towns made all 10 of his free throw attempts in the first half.
Things look bleak for the Hawks as the third quarter begins, and perhaps tempers will flare even more if the game remains completely out of Atlanta’s reach.
