The celtics vs knicks playoff rivalry reached new heights Monday as the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 in Game 4. Jalen Brunson poured in 39 points and handed out 12 assists. With the win, the Knicks sit one victory from their first Eastern Conference finals berth in 25 years. All-Star Jayson Tatum, who led Boston with 42 points, was carried off with a right-leg injury in the final minutes.
Knicks’ Second-Half Rally Turns the Tide
Boston raced out to another early double-digit lead, pushing ahead 62-51 by halftime. Through three straight games, the Celtics had held commanding advantages—only to let Games 1 and 2 slip away on their home floor. This time, it was New York’s turn to roar back.
In the third quarter, the Knicks refused to rest their starters. New York outscored Boston 37-23, grabbing the momentum they would not relinquish. Brunson orchestrated the attack, while Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns each added 23 points. OG Anunoby, determined after two off nights, chipped in 20.
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Tatum’s Heroics and Heart-Stopping Exit
Tatum registered a playoff-high 42 points, keeping Boston in the hunt. His three-point play early in the fourth tied the game at 102-all for the final time. But as he dove for a loose ball with 2:58 remaining, his right leg gave out. The arena fell silent as trainers helped him off. His status for the rest of the series now looms as the Celtics face a daunting path to recovery.
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Closing the Door: Knicks Put Up an 11-0 Run
After Tatum’s exit, the Knicks seized control. Anunoby drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer. Then New York uncorked an 11-0 run, pushing the score to 116-104. Boston managed late baskets from Derrick White—who hit six 3-pointers for 23 points—and Jaylen Brown’s 20 points, but the gap remained too large to close.
- Series Standing: Knicks lead 3-1.
- Next Games: Game 5 returns to Madison Square Garden on Friday, with the chance to clinch the series.
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Historical Context and What Lies Ahead
No team has ever forced a Game 7 after trailing 3-1 on the road. The 2016 Cavaliers remain the only squad to overcome a 3-1 deficit in a Finals series. For Boston, now defending champions, mounting such a comeback will be their 14th attempt and their first true road elimination game under this scenario.
If the Knicks prevail in Game 5, they will march into their first conference final since losing to Indiana in 2000. Conversely, the Celtics must regroup, rally around Tatum’s health, and hope for a swift return from their superstar.
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