The Knicks triumphed over the Pistons in a thrilling Game 6 to win their playoff series, marking just their third victory since 2013. This series, characterized by hard-fought, close games, mirrors last year's exciting showdown against the Sixers. Both series had controversial moments and nail-biting finishes, emphasizing the physical rivalry between the teams. While concerns about their future matchup against Boston loom large, fans are encouraged to celebrate this win and reflect on the tense similarities in recent Knicks playoff history.
Last night, thankfully, mercifully, the Knicks pulled out the series win against the Pistons, surviving a back-and-forth Game 6 in a series that neither team ever held a 20-point lead.
While the outlook for the second round is rather bleak, you shouldn't take stuff like this for granted. It's just the third playoff series victory for the Knicks since 2013 and the fourth in almost a quarter-century.
Both series saw a pair of controversial endings. In Game 2 against Philly, Tyrese Maxey was mauled in a sequence that led to a shocking Knicks comeback.
Both series saw a closeout opportunity for the Knicks slip away in Game 5 on home turf. This year, the Knicks trailed for much of the fourth but were even until a comical final three minutes.
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