In a nail-biting finish, Jalen Brunson orchestrated a crucial play, leading the New York Knicks (35-23) to a narrow 113-111 win against the Detroit Pistons (8-49) on Monday night.
Brunson’s remarkable performance, totaling 35 points and 12 assists, proved instrumental in securing the Knicks’ hard-fought victory over the Pistons.
The game witnessed a chaotic and controversial possession, characterized by turnovers and disputed foul calls, ultimately culminating in Josh Hart’s game-winning layup with just 2.8 seconds left on the clock.
Hart finished the game with 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Donte DiVincenzo added 21 points, while former Piston Bojan Bogdanovic contributed 13 points off the bench.
The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham with 32 points, put up a resilient fight throughout the game, but ultimately fell short against the determined Knicks.
Jaden Ivey and former Knicks Quentin Grimes chipped in with 14 points each for Detroit.
