Anunoby scored 29 points and Ritchie added 24, as the Knicks cruised to a 140-89 victory over the Hawks.

May 2nd - The Knicks defeated the Hawks 140-89. Anunoby contributed 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Bridges added 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Hawks, Johnson had 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, and McCollum scored 11 points and grabbed 3 rebounds.

In the first quarter, Brunson hit a three-pointer first, Anunoby continued to fire from beyond the arc, and Bridges and Hart also repeatedly attacked the basket, quickly establishing a double-digit lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 40-15. In the second quarter, the Knicks quickly extended their lead to over 30 points and at one point reached 49 points, while the Hawks' offense slumped. At halftime, the Knicks led 83-36.

After switching sides, the Knicks' bench continued their efficient offense. Hart, Clarkson, and Shamet scored consistently, keeping the point difference around 50. For the Hawks, Johnson, Hield, and Kuminga tried to close the gap, but couldn't change the tide. In the final quarter, the Knicks' bench extended their lead. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the Hawks 140-89 .

Knicks player statistics

Anunoby had 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists; Bridges had 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Brunson had 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 8 assists; Hart had 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Towns had 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists; Clarkson had 7 points and 1 assist; Klecker had 6 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists; Robinson had 6 points and 3 rebounds.

Hawks player statistics

Johnson had 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists; McCollum had 11 points and 3 rebounds; Walker had 11 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Cuminga had 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Rissahie had 8 points and 3 rebounds; Bradley had 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Hield had 5 points and 2 rebounds; Wallace had 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Okongwu had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

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