Jalen Brunson’s 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left in the fourth quarter sent the Knicks into the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 116-113 win over the Pistons in Game 6 on Thursday night in Detroit.

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<figcaption>Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons defends against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 01, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. <span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

New York coughed up a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter but held on for the win.

The Knicks survived … barely.{ai:summary}<p>The Knicks narrowly advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs, defeating the Pistons 116-113 in Game 6. Jalen Brunson's clutch 3-pointer with just 4.3 seconds remaining secured the victory, despite New York relinquishing a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter. </p><p>#sports</p>

Jalen Brunson lifts Knicks into second round with 3-point dagger against Pistons

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