Knicks Eliminate Pistons 116-113, Advance to Play Celtics

The New York Knicks narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-113 in Game 6, clinching a hard-fought series and advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs to face the Boston Celtics. This series was historic, becoming only the second in NBA postseason history to have four consecutive games decided by three points or fewer. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with a 40-point performance, including a game-winning three-pointer. Detroit's resilience was evident, with strong efforts from Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, but turnovers and missed three-pointers ultimately cost them. The series also saw strategic coaching moves, such as Detroit employing an intentional fouling tactic ('Hack-a-Mitch') against Mitchell Robinson, which may offer tactical lessons for Boston in the next round. Both teams displayed high levels of competitiveness and adaptability throughout a series that was as closely contested as any in recent memory.