In a dominating performance that sealed their spot in the next round of the NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks crushed the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night. The blowout win marked the end of the series, sending the Hawks packing and sending shockwaves through the basketball world. But what made this game truly remarkable? Which Knicks players rose to the occasion, earning their "hero" status, while their counterparts on the Hawks slumped to the "zero" side of the ledger? As the Knicks prepare to face their next opponent, let's take a closer look at the standout performances that made this game one for the ages.
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks' 140-89 Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hawks on Thursday night in Atlanta:
