New York Knicks outlast Philadelphia 76ers to reach East semi-finals

• Knicks beat Sixers 118-115 in Game 6 to clinch first-round series
• New York advance to face Indiana in Eastern Conference semis

Josh Hart raised his arms and extended three fingers on each hand on his go-ahead three-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left that was finally enough to send the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 on Thursday night and into the second round of the playoffs.

Jalen Brunson had 41 points and 12 assists to lead the Knicks, who are set for an Eastern Conference semi-final matchup with Indiana. The Pacers beat Milwaukee in six games and advanced to the second round for the first time in 10 years.