OG Anunoby scored 29 points (14 in the first quarter), and the New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 of the first round to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Knicks led by as many as 61, pulling away with a 33-6 run bridging the first and second quarters.
Mikal Bridges scored 24 points (8 during a 10-0 run in the third quarter) on 10 for 12 shooting.
For the Hawks, Jalen Johnson had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Knicks shot 58.8% from the field and 36.1% from 3 to the Hawks’ 37.8% and 25.7%. The Hawks forced 10 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Knicks outscored the Hawks 35-8 on the fast break. The Knicks’ starters outscored the Hawks 52-41 in 18 minutes together.