Why Hawks’ Dyson Daniels was fined $25,000 after Game 6 vs. Knicks

The NBA imposed fines on Friday following an on-court altercation in Game 6 between the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks, with guard Dyson Daniels penalized $25,000 for his role in the incident.

The altercation occurred with 4:39 remaining in the second quarter of New York’s 140-89 win on Thursday at State Farm Arena, a result that clinched New York’s first-round series. Daniels and Knicks center-forward Mitchell Robinson became entangled while battling for position during a free throw attempt. Both players escalated the situation after initial contact, which led to a broader scuffle that spilled toward the courtside area.

Both Daniels and Robinson were assessed technical fouls and ejected from the game. Robinson received a larger $50,000 fine, with the NBA citing an “inappropriate post on social media” made after the game as justification for the increased penalty. Daniels’ $25,000 fine was strictly tied to his involvement in the physical altercation.

The incident unfolded during a historically lopsided contest. New York built a 47-point halftime lead, the largest in NBA playoff history, and stretched their advantage to as many as 61 points before closing out the 51-point win. Tensions between Daniels and Robinson had been building throughout the six-game series, with one of the early flashpoints coming in Game 2 when Robinson was assessed an unsportsmanlike technical after an altercation with Daniels.

The fines are part of a broader trend of disciplinary actions during the 2026 postseason, as the league has issued multiple penalties related to on-court incidents and conduct involving players and officials.

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