Knicks cling on to eliminate 76ers 118-115 in nail-biting Game 6 victory, advancing to face the Pacers in bitter conference semifinal rivalry matchup

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The New York Knicks outlasted the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 118-115 win in the decisive Game 6 of their first-round series.

The Knicks will face the Pacers in the conference semifinals after Indiana itself eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks earlier on Thursday.

Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 41 points, while Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 39.

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