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Hawks have more playoff wins over Knicks than 76ers, Cavaliers, Spurs combined

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:39 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Hawks have more playoff wins over Knicks than 76ers, Cavaliers, Spurs combined

Summary

The Atlanta Hawks posted two playoff wins against the New York Knicks during their first-round series, despite losing 4-2. This total exceeds the cumulative playoff wins of the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs, who collectively managed only one victory against the Knicks afterward. The Knicks' playoff journey included a sweep of the 76ers and Cavaliers, culminating in a 4-1 series win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. The Hawks' two victories came in Games 2 and 3, showcasing their competitiveness in the face of elimination. This unique statistic provides the Hawks with a peculiar postseason distinction.

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By the Numbers

•Hawks lost first-round series to Knicks 4-2.
•Atlanta won Games 2 and 3 against New York.
•New York swept the 76ers and Cavaliers in later rounds.
•San Antonio managed one win against the Knicks in the Finals.
•Hawks had more playoff wins against Knicks than three other teams combined.

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What they're saying

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The New York Knicks looked so dominant after the first round of the playoffs that one unusual postseason stat now makes the Atlanta Hawks look better than three bigger-name opponents. New York did not take the easy route to its first NBA title since 1973, but the path became clearer as the playoffs went on.
— Yahoo Sports

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