The New York Knicks secured a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 6, advancing in the playoffs. The team's performance was marked by a wide range of individual outputs.
Brunson delivered a clutch performance, hitting the game-winning shot despite a less-than-stellar performance after the first quarter. His efforts silenced the taunting Detroit crowd.
Towns had a disappointing game, taking only 10 shots and fouling out. His lack of contribution raises concerns about his role in the upcoming series against the Celtics.
Bridges excelled in the first three quarters, showing aggression and high shooting efficiency. Although he scored zero points in the fourth quarter, he contributed a crucial bucket late in the game.
Knicks’ grades from Thursday night’s 116-113 series-clinching Game 6 win over the Pistons in Detroit:
Captain Clutch earned his nickname. Wasn’t pretty after an exquisite first quarter from Brunson, but the point guard hit the game-winner and silenced a crowd that had been taunting him all series.
Disappeared again while only taking 10 shots and fouling out. Knicks need to figure out a way to get Towns going for any chance against the Celtics.
Was at his best playoffs-best through three quarters, aggressive and driving and converting at a high percentage. Then scored zero in the fourth quarter before tipping in a Brunson miss for a huge bucket down the stretch.
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