In a thrilling showdown between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons, Jalen Brunson showcased his scoring prowess by dropping an impressive 40 points to catapult the Knicks to a hard-fought 116-113 victory. With Mikal Bridges chipping in 25 points and OG Anunoby adding 22, the Knicks secured their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs in dramatic fashion. The game came down to the wire, tied at 113 apiece with just seconds remaining before Brunson drained a clutch three-pointer to seal the deal for New York.
Despite a valiant effort from the sixth-seeded Pistons, led by standout rookie Cade Cunningham's 23 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, Detroit couldn't overcome the offensive onslaught from the Knicks. The loss marked the Pistons' 10th consecutive home playoff defeat dating back to 2008, overshadowing their impressive regular season turnaround and snapping their longest playoff losing streak. As the Knicks advance to face the Boston Celtics in the Eastern semifinals, anticipation and excitement build for a matchup that promises to deliver high-stakes basketball at its finest.