New York ripped Atlanta apart, posting a 140‑89 victory that set the NBA record for the largest halftime margin at 47 points. Knicks surged to an 83‑36 lead after two quarters and never looked back, delivering the most points ever scored by a playoff team in a single game. Their win locks up the Eastern Conference semifinals while the Hawks scramble for direction.

Philadelphia’s 76ers edged Boston in Game 6, 109‑106, forcing a decisive Game 7 against the Celtics. Joel Embiid’s 28 points and Tyrese Maxey’s 24 propelled the home side past Jayson Tatum’s 30‑point effort, leaving the series deadlocked at three‑wins‑each. Boston’s coach Joe Mazzulla praised his squad’s resilience despite the loss. The winner will claim the Eastern crown and a ticket to the NBA Finals.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby opens Saturday, with morning‑line favorite Renegade at 4‑1. Veteran handicapper Jody Demling warns the rail‑post horse may finish off the board, citing recent trends that punish front‑running favorites. Track experts also note the muddy track could favor late‑running runners, adding another layer of uncertainty. Betting interest pivots to longshots, but the field’s depth guarantees a dramatic finish at Churchill Downs.