New York Knicks Seize Control in Tight Playoff Series
The New York Knicks moved within one win of their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years after a gripping 121-113 Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics. Jalen Brunson delivered a dominant performance with 39 points and 12 assists, while teammate Mikal Bridges added 23 points to secure a crucial 3-1 series lead.
The game took a dramatic turn in the final minutes when Celtics star Jayson Tatum collapsed with a right leg injury after scoring a playoff-high 42 points. Tatum, carried off the court, left Boston scrambling to reassess their strategy ahead of Wednesday's must-win Game 5.
Celtics Face Uphill Battle
Boston now faces elimination in a series where no home team had won prior to Monday's matchup. Veteran Celtics player Al Horford acknowledged the challenges: "We have to rally together. Losing our leader changes everything." The Celtics would need to become only the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 playoff deficit.
Knicks forward OG Anunoby, rebounding from earlier struggles, contributed 20 points, highlighting the team's balanced offense. New York's aggressive fourth-quarter performance underscored their determination to advance, with Brunson stating: "We know this opportunity won't come around often."
A potential series-clinching Game 5 will tip off Wednesday in Boston, with NBA fans worldwide awaiting the outcome of this high-stakes showdown.
