NBA fines Robinson $50K, Daniels $25K for playoff altercation
NBA fined Robinson $50K and Daniels $25K for their playoff altercation.
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Knicks vs Hawks Playoff Series
New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks first-round playoff series featuring player ejections and altercations during Game 6.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 1 May, 04:36 UTC
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What happened
Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics to play Game 7 for Eastern Conference semifinals berth
The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics were scheduled to play Game 7 on Saturday to determine which team would advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals to face the New York Knicks.
Dyson Daniels fined $25,000 by NBA for on-court altercation
The NBA fined Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels $25,000 for his role in an on-court altercation with New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson during Game 6 of their playoff series. The NBA determined that both players escalated the situation.
Robinson and Daniels ejected from Game 6 after physical altercation
Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels were ejected from the game after becoming tangled up during a free throw attempt with 4:39 remaining in the second quarter. The altercation escalated with Robinson continuing to aggressively pursue Daniels after the players had been separated. Both players received technical fouls and were ejected.
Mitchell Robinson fined $50,000 by NBA for on-court altercation
The NBA fined New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson $50,000 for his role in an on-court altercation with Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels during Game 6. The fine amount was increased from the standard penalty because Robinson posted inappropriate content on social media following the incident.
New York Knicks defeat Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 playoff series
The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, eliminating the Hawks from the playoffs. The Knicks dominated throughout the game, building a massive lead early that made a Hawks comeback impossible.
Knicks lead Hawks by 50 points in first half of Game 6
In Game 6 of the first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks built a 50-point lead over the Hawks by the time of the ejection incident with 4:39 remaining in the first half. The Knicks were up 72-22 at the time of the altercation.
Mitchell Robinson and Dyson Daniels ejected in Knicks-Hawks playoff game
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels were ejected from Game 6 of their first-round playoff series after an altercation. The incident occurred late in the first half when the two players became tangled while Knicks forward OG Anunoby was at the free throw line. Daniels threw an elbow during the initial fight for rebounding position, which escalated into pushing and shoving involving other players. Both players were assessed technicals and ejected following review by referees.
Mitchell Robinson previously drew technical foul against Dyson Daniels in Game 2
Mitchell Robinson received a technical foul in Game 2 of the playoff series for stepping over Dyson Daniels, establishing prior tension between the two players before the Game 6 altercation.
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Knicks cruise to dominant Game 6 victory over Hawks
Knicks defeated Hawks 140-89 in Game 6, winning by 51 points.
Knicks establish commanding 50-point halftime lead over Hawks
Knicks led Hawks by 50 points at halftime of Game 6.
Robinson and Daniels ejected in heated Knicks-Hawks playoff matchup
Robinson and Daniels ejected in Knicks-Hawks playoff game following earlier technical foul.