Knicks fans celebrate series-clinching win in style — in Atlanta and outside MSG: ‘We want Boston!’
By Christian Arnold
Published on May 1, 2026.
The Knicks advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs after a 140-89 victory over the Hawks in Atlanta, with fans taking over State Farm Arena and turning it into Madison Square Garden South. The victory secured the team's move to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they will face the Celtics and 76ers, who are still in a heated 3-3 series. Fans also took over one of the main entrances at State Farm arena chanting "Let's Go Knicks." The 76ers and Celtics are set to play Game 7 in Boston.
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