Fans credited Anne Hathaway after the New York Knicks delivered a record-setting performance to eliminate the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on April 30.
Hathaway, a longtime Knicks supporter and frequent presence at Madison Square Garden, had appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon a day earlier on April 29. During her interview with host Jimmy Fallon, she revealed she had “considered wearing an OG (Anunoby) jersey” on the show.
The comment quickly gained traction after OG Anunoby followed it up with a dominant showing the very next night. The Knicks forward erupted for 29 points, along with seven rebounds and four steals, leading New York to a commanding 140–89 win at State Farm Arena. The victory not only sealed the series but also set a franchise record for the largest margin of victory in a playoff game.
Hathaway was also promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2, which features a cameo from Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. She even sported a Knicks-themed pocket handkerchief in blue and orange during her appearance, a detail fans didn’t overlook, especially as Towns continued his strong postseason form following the film’s New York premiere.
Thank you Anne Hathaway for unlocking the demon inside of OG Anunoby pic.twitter.com/4ywiBS6yLA
— NBAFanBoy (@NBAFanBoyHQ) May 1, 2026
Towns recorded a triple-double in Game 6, finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, his second of the postseason, while Mikal Bridges added 24 points to cap off a historic night for New York.
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Hathaway also shares a viral courtside history with OG Anunoby. During a 2024 game at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks forward nearly crashed into her while she was seated courtside.
The moment quickly made the rounds online, and Hathaway later addressed it in a video, saying, “I’ve always wanted that to happen.” The clip was even replayed during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
New York Knicks Dominate Atlanta Hawks In Game 6 To Clinch Playoff Series
The New York Knicks closed out the series with a 140–89 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 on April 30 at State Farm Arena. New York built a massive lead early, including a 50-point advantage in the second quarter. The team entered halftime ahead 83–36, marking the largest halftime lead in NBA playoff history and tying the second-largest in any NBA game.
The Knicks extended their lead to as many as 61 points in the third quarter. The final margin of 51 points ranked among the largest in playoff history and secured the series for New York.
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The series shifted after the opening games. The Knicks won Game 4 by 16 points and Game 5 by 29 points before the Game 6 result. Both Hawks victories in the series were decided by one point.
New York’s cumulative margin of victory reached 105 points, one of the highest totals recorded in NBA playoff history. The win advanced the Knicks to the next round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
