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Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks and Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks battle for position during Game 6 before both were ejected following a heated altercation.

A heated Game 6 between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks spiraled into chaos Thursday night, resulting in the ejections of Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson — and a frightening moment that sent Knicks head coach Mike Brown to the floor.

The incident came during a stunningly lopsided stretch of the game, with the Knicks holding a commanding 72-22 lead when tensions finally boiled over.

Daniels, Robinson Clash Sparks Game 6 Altercation

The sequence unfolded at the free throw line, where Daniels and Robinson became entangled while battling for rebounding position.

What began as routine physical contact quickly escalated.

Replays showed Daniels making contact near Robinson’s upper body before Robinson responded with a high elbow. Within seconds, players from both teams rushed into the altercation, turning the moment into a full-scale scrum.

Officials immediately stopped play and conducted a review before ejecting both players.

Mike Brown Knocked Down Amid Chaos

As the situation intensified, Brown moved toward the scrum in an apparent attempt to calm players.

Instead, he was knocked to the floor and briefly dragged amid the surge of bodies converging around the altercation.

The chaotic scene drew an audible reaction from the crowd before order was eventually restored.

Brown was able to get back up and remained on the sideline.

Blowout Score Adds to Unusual Game 6 Tension

The altercation came at an unusual moment.

With the Knicks leading 72-22, the game had already tilted heavily in one direction — making the intensity of the confrontation even more surprising.

Rather than easing tensions, the score appeared to amplify frustration, particularly as physical play continued despite the widening margin.

Ejections Force Immediate Rotation Changes

Robinson’s ejection removes New York’s primary rim protector and interior presence.

For Atlanta, Daniels’ absence takes away a versatile perimeter defender.

Both teams were forced to adjust rotations on the fly, though the Knicks’ commanding lead softened the immediate impact.

Playoff Stakes Remain Despite Chaos

Despite the one-sided scoreline, the stakes of Game 6 remained significant.

A Knicks win would close out the series, while a Hawks victory would extend it to a Game 7.

But the altercation — and the loss of key players — added another unpredictable layer to the contest.

Officials Regain Control After Heated Incident

Following a lengthy review, officials restored order and allowed the game to continue without further ejections.

Still, the moment stood out — a flashpoint in an otherwise dominant performance by New York.