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Knicks Secure Dramatic Series Win Over Pistons with Brunson's Heroics

New York advances to face the defending champion Celtics after a tense Game 6 victory, overshadowing late-series coaching scrutiny.

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DETROIT, MI - MAY 1: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks scores the game winning 3-point basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round 1 Game 6 on May 1, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Mikal Bridges scored 25-points in Game 6 to help lift the Knicks over the Pistons.

Overview

  • Jalen Brunson delivered a series-clinching 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left in Game 6, capping a 40-point performance and an 11-1 late-game run.
  • The Knicks won the series 4-2, with the final four games decided by three points or fewer, marking only the second such occurrence in NBA playoff history.
  • Coach Tom Thibodeau faced criticism for his Game 5 timeout decisions, but players, including Josh Hart, publicly reiterated their support for him.
  • Injuries to Brunson (ankle) and Hart (wrist) in Game 5 added to the series' challenges but did not prevent New York from advancing.
  • The Knicks now prepare to face the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, seeking their first trip to the conference finals since 2000.