03.05.2024
Philadelphia 76ers 115 - 118 New York Knicks
The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals after beating the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6, with Jalen Brunson scoring 41 points and 12 assists. Josh Hart hit a clutch 3-pointer in the final seconds, sending the Knicks through to face the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks won the series in consecutive years for the first time since the 1990s, with Brunson becoming the first player in 40 years to score 40 or more points in each of the final three games. Despite a strong effort from Joel Embiid and Buddy Hield, the 76ers fell short and have not made it past the second round since 2001. The intense game featured multiple lead changes, with Knicks fans taking over the Wells Fargo Center in the final moments to celebrate their team's victory.
Indiana Pacers 120 - 98 Milwaukee Bucks
The Indiana Pacers celebrated their first playoff series victory in a decade by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6. T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin led the way, with McConnell scoring a playoff career-high and Toppin also having a playoff career high scoring total. The Bucks played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and while Damian Lillard returned and scored 28 points, it wasn't enough. Indiana took control with a 23-3 first-quarter run and held off Milwaukee's comeback attempts. McConnell's 11-0 run in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach, setting off the celebration for the Pacers and sending them to their first Eastern Conference semifinal in a decade.