Knicks def Pistons in absurd, comical ending, LeBron James next contract with Lakers

The Knicks can always count on the Pistons to do Pistons things.

On the brink of a terrible collapse and a powerful redemption moment for Quentin Grimes, the Knicks benefited from utter chaos in the final seconds of a dramatic 113-111 victory Monday night (US time) at MSG.

With about 20 seconds left and the Knicks trailing by one, Jalen Brunson’s missed 3-pointer was rebounded by Grimes, who tossed it to Simone Fontecchio, who turned it over to Isaiah Hartenstein, who passed it to Donte DiVincenzo, who turned it over to Ausar Thompson, who turned it back over to DiVincenzo.

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It ended with an and-1 lay-up for Josh Hart, who missed the free throw but got the rebound — and was fouled — to close the victory.

It was the 14th straight win for the Knicks…