Jalen Brunson’s clutch three lifts Knicks over Pistons into second round

• Knicks beat Pistons 116-113 in Game 6 to win series 4-2
• Brunson finishes with 40 points including game-winner
• Clippers hold off Nuggets 111-105 to force seventh game

Jalen Brunson made a tiebreaking three-pointer with 4.3 seconds left and finished with 40 points to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night and into the second round of the NBA playoffs.

He's at his best when his best is needed and he's done it all year," Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. That's what makes him special."