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Knicks fans celebrate series-clinching win in style — in Atlanta and outside MSG: ‘We want Boston!’

Nypost · · 278 words · By Christian Arnold
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What to know about Knicks fans celebrate series-clinching win in style — in Atlanta and outside MSG: ‘We want Boston!’

Knicks fans took over State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday night as the Knicks decimated the Hawks, 140-89, in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.

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What happened

Knicks fans took over State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday night as the Knicks decimated the Hawks, 140-89, in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Why it matters

Social media videos from inside the arena showed Knicks fans going crazy as the team wrapped up the series in dominant fashion.

Common ground

They proceeded to take over the place, turning it into Madison Square Garden South.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Celtics and Sixers are still locked in a heated series that’s tied 3-3 after Philadelphia won Thursday night in Game 6.”
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The claim is supported by web search results mentioning a Game 6 in Philadelphia and a potential Game 7 in Boston (e.g., 'Game 6 is back in Philadelphia on Thursday night, when the Sixers will try to force the series to a decisive seventh game in Boston on Saturday'). However, the evidence does not provide multiple independent sources confirming the specific outcome (3-3 tie) or the exact dates/details of the series conclusion. The other evidence is general background information about the rivalry or future playoffs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NBA playoffs is the ongoing postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2025–26 season. The playoffs began on April 18 and will end with the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Fina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_playoffs
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 76ers–Celtics rivalry is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. The two teams have the most meetings in the NBA playoffs, playing ea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/76ers–Celtics_rivalry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia 76ers, known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Associa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_76ers
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Claim 2: “The 76ers and Celtics will play Game 7 on Saturday night in Boston.”
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The claim that the 76ers and Celtics will play Game 7 on Saturday night in Boston is mentioned in the web search results regarding the series progression (e.g., 'Game 6 is back in Philadelphia on Thursday night, when the Sixers will try to force the series to a decisive seventh game in Boston on Saturday'). However, there are no corroborating sources (cross-references or other web/wiki results) to confirm this specific schedule or location. The other evidence is general background information about the teams or future playoffs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick" an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Bird
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NBA playoffs is the ongoing postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2025–26 season. The playoffs began on April 18 and will end with the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Fina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_playoffs
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Arthur Mazzulla (born June 30, 1988) is an American professional basketball coach who is the head coach for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college ba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Mazzulla
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Claim 3: “Knicks fans took over State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Thursday night as the Knicks decimated the Hawks, 140-89, in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.”
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The evidence provided does not contain any reports of the Knicks defeating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 in Atlanta, nor does it mention the Knicks advancing to the second round of the playoffs based on this specific game. The Wikipedia entries are dated for 2024-25 and 2025-26, and the web search results discuss general playoff discussions or player recovery, but none confirm this specific game result or location.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Atlanta Hawks season was the 76th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 57th in Atlanta. It was the second full season under head coach Quin Snyder. The …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 New York Knicks season was the 79th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On March 28, the Knicks clinched a playoff spot following their victory against th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_New_York_Knicks_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 New York Knicks season is the 80th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 3, 2025, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_New_York_Knicks_season
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