The New York Knicks won 140-89, the largest margin of victory in Knicks playoff history, against the Hawks in Game 6. During the halftime show, Shaquille O'Neal attempted to revive the team, but his efforts failed. The Knicks took control of the game, taking an 83-36 lead over Atlanta at half-time, marking the largest lead in NBA postseason history. Anunoby led the way for the Knicks with 26 points in the first half, while finishing with 29 in the second half. Despite a scuffle between Atlanta guard Dyson Daniels and Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson during the second quarter, the Knicks continued to dominate the game.