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NBA belt news · April 6, 2026

New York Knicks beat Atlanta Hawks 108–105 and take the NBA belt

The 202nd reign for the franchise; it ends Atlanta Hawks’ 7 days with the belt and 2 defenses.

New York Knicks took the lineal NBA belt on April 6, 2026, beating Atlanta Hawks 108–105 on the road. It is reign 3,232 in the belt's history and the 202nd for the franchise.

Atlanta Hawks had held it since March 30, 2026: 7 days and 2 defenses.

New York Knicks last held the belt in 2025–26, 33 days before this one; that reign lasted 3 days with 1 defense.

The reign lasted 6 days and 2 defenses, ending April 12, 2026 against Charlotte Hornets.

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3,232Reign number
202ndReign for the franchise
2Defenses
6Days held

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