Jalen Brunson drops 40, hits game-winner with 4.3 seconds left as Knicks survive Detroit’s late surge.
The New York Knicks clinched their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a thrilling 116–113 victory in Game 6, thanks to Jalen Brunson’s clutch performance.
Brunson led the Knicks with 40 points, including a decisive three-pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining. His crossover dribble created space for the shot, silencing the Detroit crowd and securing the series win for New York .
Mikal Bridges contributed 25 points, highlighted by a game-tying put-back tip-in with 35.1 seconds left. OG Anunoby added 22 points and was instrumental on defense, helping to contain Detroit’s offense .
The Pistons mounted a significant comeback in the fourth quarter, erasing a 10-point deficit and briefly taking the lead. Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, while Jalen Duren added 21. However, Detroit’s efforts fell short, and they extended their home playoff losing streak to 10 games, the longest in NBA history .
With this win, the Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they will face the Boston Celtics starting Monday in Boston .
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