Knicks knock out Sixers to advance
Josh Hart hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 24.4 seconds left that was finally enough to send the Knicks past the 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 and into the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Jalen Brunson had 41 points and 12 assists to lead the Knicks, who are set for an Eastern Conference semifinal matchup with the Pacers.
The Knicks are through to the second round in consecutive years for the first time since the postseasons from 1992-2000.
Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists and the Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bucks suffered their second straight first-round exit.