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Tyrese Maxey gave the Celtics all they could handle in Game 2.<\/p>\n
What We Know About Thursday\u2019s Games<\/p>\n
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-Knicks Lead Hawks, 3-2: New York is looking to close this series in Atlanta. The Knicks have won the last two games by a combined 45 points, and they\u2019re one win away from advancing to the next round. See the action on ESPN.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n -Celtics Lead Sixers, 3-2: Philadelphia snagged a shocking road win in Game 5, and they\u2019ll have a chance to extend the series at home here. See the action on Peacock.<\/a><\/p>\n -Timberwolves Lead Nuggets, 3-2: Denver pulled off a home win in Game 5 to extend the series, and Minnesota will look to close things out at home here. The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo once again. See the game on ESPN.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n April 30, 2026 \/ 8:43 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 Defense \u27a1\ufe0f Offense pic.twitter.com\/TuZND4mN3l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\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 pic.twitter.com\/dnURVeFWIS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\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 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 Starting \u270b@DraftKings<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/crZLxX4MbP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\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 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 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 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 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 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 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 \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 Jalen Brunson (39 PTS in G5 W) getting warm \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Knicks seeking their 4th straight East Semis berth tonight!<\/p>\n \u23f0 NYK (3-2) ATL G6, 7:00pm\/et, ESPN \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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