The New York Knicks made major moves to bolster their roster, adding Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, in the hopes of contending for an NBA title.

Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, Mikal Bridges had 25 points and OG Anunoby added 22 to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night and into the second round of

Jalen Brunson was the hero in Game 6 as he scored a game-high 40 points – including the eventual game-winner – to lead the New York Knicks to a 116-113 win over the Detroit Pistons to advance to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Bets that stand out for Friday. Jimmy Butler III over 22.5 points (-110) Butler has cleared this line in two of four games in the series-but context matters. He's missed multiple

- In this June 14, 2014, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich smiles as a question is asked during a news conference for the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio. FILE - San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich directs his team during in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in San Antonio,

Gregg Popovich, the three-time coach of the year, leaves an indelible mark on basketball that extends throughout the NBA and beyond.

The Hall of Fame coach, who led San Antonio to five NBA championships, will transition to a role as the team’s president of basketball operations. The 76-year-old suffered a mild stroke in November.