Knicks-Hawks Playoff Game Descends into Chaos with Wild Brawl as Shaquille O’Neal Calls Out Atlanta’s ‘Embarrassing’ Effort
The Atlanta Hawks were eliminated from the playoffs after a 51-point loss to the New York Knicks in Game 6, with the Hawks trailing 83-36 at halftime, the largest deficit in NBA playoff history. Shaquille O'Neal called the Hawks' effort 'embarrassing' after the game.
The Atlanta Hawks were throttled by the New York Knicks 140-89 in Game 6, ending their playoff run. The Hawks faced elimination and struggled from the start, committing 10 turnovers in the first 13 minutes. A fight between Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson led to both being ejected before halftime. The Knicks' lead grew to 47 points by halftime, the largest deficit in NBA playoff history. Shaquille O'Neal mocked the Hawks' mascot at halftime, staging a mock funeral. The Hawks pulled three starters with 9:44 left in the game. O'Neal later called the Hawks' effort 'embarrassing', saying they lacked intensity and energy.
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