New York 140, at Atlanta 89

ATLANTA (Interstat) — The New York Knicks punched their ticket to the next round of the NBA playoffs Thursday night, dismantling the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 at State Farm Arena to win the best-of-seven series four games to two. The Knicks, who entered the game holding a 3-2 series lead, never gave the Hawks a chance. New York erupted for 40 points in the first quarter while holding Atlanta to just 15, building a lead that swelled to 47 points by halftime. The 51-point margin of victory was the largest of the series and one of the most lopsided playoff wins… Read more...