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Jalen Brunson Hits Wild Three-Pointer to Advance Knicks Past Pistons

No. 11 is cold-blooded.

Mike Kadlick

Brunson celebrates his game-winning three-pointer.
Brunson celebrates his game-winning three-pointer. / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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In a wild turn of events at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night, the New York Knicks took down the Detroit Pistons 116-113 to advance to the semifinals of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

After giving up an 11-point fourth-quarter lead, New York clawed back from down seven with just 2:35 left to tie things up at 113. Then, with the ball back in his hands and less than 10 seconds on the clock, star guard Jalen Brunson crossed up Ausar Thompson before knocking down a three-pointer to seal the deal for the Knicks.

Here's a look at the play:

"The Brunson burner, ignited!" exclaimed Ian Eagle on the TNT broadcast.

New York's All-Star guard, who fittingly was named the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year last week, finished the night with 40 points on 15 for 33 shooting while also dishing out 7 assists and corralling four rebounds. Oh, and needless to say, there was no flopping necessary for No. 11 on his final bucket.

With the win, the Knicks now advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals for a third consecutive season. Their matchup with the No. 2-seeded Celtics will begin at Boston's TD Garden on Monday, May 5.

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MIKE KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the New England Patriots for WEEI sports radio in Boston and continues to do so for CLNS Media. He has a master's in public relations from Boston University. Kadlick is also an avid runner and a proud lover of all things pizza.

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