Towns Records Historic Triple-Double as Knicks Blow Out Hawks to Advance

Karl-Anthony Towns powered the New York Knicks to a record-breaking 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, securing his second triple-double of the series. The blowout marked the largest playoff win in franchise history, with the offense shattering multiple NBA records by halftime. While Towns initially struggled in the series, a strategic shift to feature him after Game 3 proved decisive. Coach Mike Brown credited the Hawks for forcing offensive adjustments that ultimately fueled the win.