The New York Knicks delivered a dominant performance against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 last Thursday. A 140-89 victory secured their place in the conference semi-finals in emphatic fashion.
The game was effectively over by halftime, with the Knicks holding a commanding 83-36 lead. Their control allowed key players to influence the contest without extended minutes.
For instance, Karl-Anthony Towns stood out with an all-around display that shaped both the result and the record books.
Karl-Anthony Towns joins Wilt Chamberlain with rare playoff milestone
Towns became just the second seven-footer in NBA history to record multiple postseason triple-doubles, according to ESPN. The only other player to achieve that is Wilt Chamberlain.
Chamberlain, widely regarded as one of the league’s most dominant figures, recorded nine playoff triple-doubles during his career, seven more than the Knicks center.
Against the Hawks, Towns secured his triple-double in just three quarters, highlighting the one-sided nature of the contest.
He finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, impacting every phase of the game. Notably, he required only four field goal attempts to reach those numbers.
Karl-Anthony Towns adds another rare achievement to his postseason record
Towns also became only the second player in NBA history to record a playoff triple-double with fewer than five field goal attempts.
According to StatMuse, the only other player to achieve that feat is Magic Johnson.
That detail further emphasises the uniqueness of Towns’ performance.
It highlights his versatility and ability to control games through passing and rebounding rather than scoring alone.
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