The New York Knicks just made history—and they did it in jaw-dropping fashion. In Game 6 of their first-round 2026 NBA playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks stormed to an 83-36 halftime lead, the largest halftime margin ever in postseason play. That staggering run included a 67-13 burst that left the Hawks scrambling. Tempers flared as Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were ejected after a sideline scuffle, but the Knicks kept their focus.

With such a commanding start, fans are wondering: could this become the most lopsided win in NBA playoff history? Let's look back at the biggest blowouts the postseason has ever seen. According to Statmuse, here are the top 10 largest margins of victory in NBA playoff history—records that the Knicks might be chasing as they close out this series.