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-Knicks Close Out Series Versus the Hawks with a Record-Breaking Win: <\/strong>New York set a bunch of franchise records with their 140-89 win over Atlanta. That was their largest playoff win in franchise history, and it advances them to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They\u2019ll play the winner of the Boston-Philly series.<\/p>\n -The Sixers Defeat the Celtics to Force a Game 7:<\/strong> Philadelphia has won the last two games in this series and will now play a Game 7 in Boston on Saturday. They outscored the Celtics 62-40 in the second and third quarters to take command in this game.<\/p>\n -The Timberwolves Defeat the Nuggets, Advance to Western Semis:<\/b> Minnesota was extremely shorthanded, but they pulled off this Game 6 victory to advance in the playoffs. Jaden McDaniels led them with 32 points. They\u2019ll face the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Top Performers of the Night<\/p>\n -Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 32 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals.<\/p>\n -Rudy Gobert collected 10 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.<\/p>\n -Nikola Joki\u0107 led Denver with 28 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.<\/p>\n -Tyrese Maxey tallied 30 points, two rebounds and five assists to lead Philly.<\/p>\n -Joel Embiid provided 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.<\/p>\n -Karl-Anthony Towns collected 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.<\/p>\n -OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 29 points, seven rebounds, two assists and four steals.<\/p>\n WE GOT JADEN MCDANIELS \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/p>\n Minnesota was unbothered by Denver in round one \ud83d\ude05 pic.twitter.com\/lFsi1YSWJV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n It was the ‘OG Anunoby Show’ in Atlanta tonight!<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude24 29 PTS The @nyknicks<\/a> advance to Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/iNiVEMnYUe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n ladies and gentlemen\u2026 Tyrese Maxey! <\/p>\n 30 PTS | 5 AST | 2 STL@PALottery<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WNfbkCbKNC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Joel Embiid (19p, 10r, 8a) celebrates PHI’s Game 6 win with his son, Arthur \u2764\ufe0f@sixers<\/a> force Game 7 in Boston on Saturday! pic.twitter.com\/Lm9MHydKVV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n another playoff triple-double for KAT<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcca 12 PTS | 11 REB | 10 AST pic.twitter.com\/PVjdRCKDnY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n May 1, 2026 \/ 12:23 AM<\/p>\n Timberwolves Defeat Nuggets, 110-98<\/p>\n Minnesota will advance to the Western Conference Semis with this win.<\/p>\n They\u2019ll face the San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels had 32 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n Terrence Shannon tallied 24 points and six rebounds.<\/p>\n Rudy Gobert provided 10 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.<\/p>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 led Denver with 28 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.<\/p>\n WOLVES WIN!!!<\/p>\n WOLVES WIN!!!<\/p>\n WOLVES WIN!!!#WOLVESBACK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DiDaDxPp5z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Semifinals for the 3rd straight season!<\/p>\n They will take on the Spurs in Round 2.<\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JgcgP6fmjO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 11:59 PM<\/p>\n Denver-Minnesota Closing on ESPN<\/p>\n There have been six ties and nine lead changes, with neither team leading by more than 10 points.<\/p>\n Denver needs a win to extend the series.<\/p>\n Minnesota will advance to the Western Conference Semis with a win.<\/p>\n There are only three minutes remaining.<\/p>\n See the finish on ESPN.<\/a><\/p>\n CASH! pic.twitter.com\/daN1zeL680<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 11:28 PM<\/p>\n Wolves Lead Nuggets After 3Q, 82-74<\/p>\n Minnesota will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals with one more good quarter.<\/p>\n They closed that quarter on a 13-5 run after the game was tied.<\/p>\n Denver needs to complete a comeback to force a Game 7.<\/p>\n The Timberwolves have outscored the Nuggets in the paint, 50-36.<\/p>\n Q4 is next pic.twitter.com\/HxfymJmSvY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n final 12. <\/p>\n let\u2019s get it. pic.twitter.com\/PV2oB3FM9e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n TJ!!!!!!!<\/p>\n that’s all. pic.twitter.com\/Q6bgRAvqYx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n STRONG drive for 2 \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 (14 in the 3Q) leads all scorers with 23! pic.twitter.com\/5mpn0aPp38<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 10:59 PM<\/p>\n Timberwolves Lead Nuggets at the Half, 57-50<\/p>\n Minnesota won the turnover battle, 9-4.<\/p>\n They also outscored them in the paint, 32-20.<\/p>\n Cameron Johnson leads Denver with 15 points and seven rebounds.<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels leads Minnesota with 13 points, five rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n 12 down. 12 to go. pic.twitter.com\/TguNDx8aVA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udca5 TSJ \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/9Y1ocb6ThK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 10:43 PM<\/p>\n Sixers Defeat Celtics, 106-93<\/p>\n This win will force a Game 7 in Boston on Saturday!<\/p>\n Philadelphia outscored Boston in the second and third quarters, 62-40.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey led the way with 30 points, two rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n Joel Embiid had 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.<\/p>\n SIXERS WIN. pic.twitter.com\/ECceosu2g6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n VJ EDGECOMBE TRIPLE.<\/p>\n SIXERS ON THE VERGE OF FORCING GAME 7! pic.twitter.com\/2QWucUsj3e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A few pushups\u2026 Why not!<\/p>\n Joel Embiid \ud83d\ude05 pic.twitter.com\/QEznZ6rK5G<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 10:23 PM<\/p>\n Nuggets Lead Wolves After Q1, 30-29<\/p>\n Minnesota needs a win to advance in this series while Denver needs one to extend it.<\/p>\n The Nuggets have this narrow lead, shooting 61 percent from the field.<\/p>\n Cameron Johnson leads the way with 11 points.<\/p>\n See the action on ESPN.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The opening minutes pic.twitter.com\/4JBlZtuVXG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n ANNNNDDDD-ONE\u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/vroHbVm7K8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 10:09 PM<\/p>\n Sixers Lead Celtics After 3Q, 82-63<\/p>\n Philly needs a win to extend this series, and that third quarter showed their desperation.<\/p>\n They held the Celtics to three points over the final 4:30 and outscored them in that frame, 24-14.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey has 25 points.<\/p>\n See the fourth quarter on Peacock.<\/a><\/p>\n 12 to play. \ud83d\ude24@cryptocom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1cRqAev0wj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n PAUL GEORGE. \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/tetwDCI7Je<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 9:56 PM<\/p>\n Knicks Defeat Hawks, 140-89. Advance to Eastern Conference Semis<\/p>\n This win sends the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n This is the largest playoff win in franchise history.<\/p>\n New York shot 59 percent from the field while holding the Hawks below 38 percent.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby amassed 29 points, seven rebounds and four steals.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.<\/p>\n The Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the 4th straight season!<\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LJPvTxq8kb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Knicks take care of business in ATL to advance \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/Z7ReWPqIGN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Second career postseason triple-double for KAT \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n He’s just the second Knick with multiple postseason triple-doubles, joining Walt Frazier (4). pic.twitter.com\/HjvvQAp9kM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 9:39 PM<\/p>\n Nuggets-Timberwolves Starters<\/p>\n This is the final game of the night, and it should be a fun one.<\/p>\n Denver needs a win to extend the series.<\/p>\n A win for Minnesota will send them to the Western Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu.<\/p>\n See that game on ESPN.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 30 minutes ’til they take the floor#MileHighPlayoffs<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OKlFQT6iv6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n LET\u2019S GET IT. \ud83d\udc3a pic.twitter.com\/9jGbcsiGh7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 9:21 PM<\/p>\n Sixers Lead Knicks at the Half, 58-49<\/p>\n A win for Philly will send them to a Game 7 in Boston.<\/p>\n A victory for the Celtics will send them to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey leads the way with 21 points.<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum has 15 points and 10 rebounds.<\/p>\n See the second half on Peacock.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n at the half. @cryptocom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oRvL85vLCk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 13-PT SECOND QUARTER. <\/p>\n 21-PT FIRST HALF.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers lead at the break of G6! pic.twitter.com\/gR0sKKeIrg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 9:04 PM<\/p>\n Knicks Lead Hawks After 3Q, 117-64<\/p>\n This is the largest lead after three quarters in NBA Playoff history.<\/p>\n A win here will send the Knicks to their fourth straight Eastern Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby has 29 points, seven rebounds and four steals.<\/p>\n See the final quarter on ESPN.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/bAdzUQck17<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Second career postseason triple-double for KAT \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n He’s just the second Knick with multiple postseason triple-doubles, joining Walt Frazier (4). pic.twitter.com\/HjvvQAp9kM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 8:49 PM<\/p>\n Celtics Lead Sixers After Q1, 23-20<\/p>\n Boston shot 47 percent from the field and 43 percent from 3-point range while holding Philly to 33 percent from both.<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum leads the way with nine points and nine rebounds.<\/p>\n A win for Boston will close the series while a win for Philly will extend it to seven games.<\/p>\n See the action on Peacock.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n after 1. @cryptocom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fGLhithDJu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Defense \u27a1\ufe0f Offense pic.twitter.com\/TuZND4mN3l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 8:25 PM<\/p>\n Knicks Historic First Half. They Lead the Hawks, 83-36<\/p>\n Atlanta actually ripped off a 9-0 run early in this game, but New York went wild after that.<\/p>\n The Knicks runs haven\u2019t stopped since, carrying a playoff franchise-record 51-point lead into the half.<\/p>\n This is actually the largest lead in playoff history for any team.<\/p>\n The largest lead by any team ever in the regular season is 50 points.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby had 26 points, seven rebounds, two assists and four steals.<\/p>\n See the second half on ESPN.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n THE LARGEST HALFTIME LEAD IN NBA PLAYOFF HISTORY.<\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n pic.twitter.com\/dnURVeFWIS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n VILLANOVA CONNECTION FOR THE HUGE KNICKS LEAD \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/FIwWbYbpsm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN (@espn) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 7:59 PM<\/p>\n Sixers-Celtics Starters Announced<\/p>\n The Celtics lead this series, 3-2.<\/p>\n A win for Boston would send them to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n A victory for Philly would force a Game 7 in Boston.<\/p>\n See the action on Peacock.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n tonight\u2019s starting 5<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd14 @TyreseMaxey<\/a> \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Starting \u270b@DraftKings<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/crZLxX4MbP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 7:43 PM<\/p>\n Knicks Lead Hawks After Q1, 40-15<\/p>\n This is the start that NY fans were looking for, as they have a chance to close out this series.<\/p>\n The Knicks ripped off a 31-4 run to end that lopsided quarter.<\/p>\n New York shot 69 percent from the field.<\/p>\n OG Anunoby leads the way with 14 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.<\/p>\n See this action on ESPN.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/Of6WU7FCIF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jalen Brunson goes high off glass \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n 14-0 KNICKS RUN ON ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/T1mtxnU3aO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Karl-Anthony Towns and Mouhamed Gueye just wouldn’t let go of the basketball \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/X09rfC5IKZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 7:16 PM<\/p>\n Knicks-Hawks Game 6 Underway<\/p>\n This elimination game is underway on ESPN.<\/a><\/p>\n New York is one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.<\/p>\n This would be the Knicks fourth straight Eastern Conference Semis.<\/p>\n Atlanta needs this home win to extend this series.<\/p>\n JJ backdoor cut & JAM pic.twitter.com\/QKCpnJwuVo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n KNICKS\/HAWKS GAME 6 IS LIVE ON ESPN!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/uYzOk6QXit<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/384UAEw3qx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 6:51 PM<\/p>\n Knicks-Hawks Game 6 Tips Shortly<\/p>\n We have Atlanta hosting New York in the first game of the night.<\/p>\n This series has been full of swings, with the Hawks leading 2-1 after three games and then the Knicks winning the last two.<\/p>\n The Hawks will look to extend the series at home here, while the Knicks are trying to advance.<\/p>\n The winner of this series will play the winner of the Boston-Philadelphia series.<\/p>\n See this game on ESPN.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Round 1 Game 6 pic.twitter.com\/Kz0EDrKg7K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Starting \ud83d\udd90\ufe0f<\/p>\n Presented by @Chase<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QPkJ45zbXC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udc4b NAW!<\/p>\n The 2025-26 @Kia<\/a> NBA Most Improved Player and ATL look to force Game 7 vs. NYK tonight!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa 7:00pm\/et on ESPN!<\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Y3eX7AO60V<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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