The New York Knicks have one more step to climb to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.
Jalen Brunson looked ready to take it.
Brunson erupted for 26 of his 39 points in the second half as the Knicks overturned a 14-point deficit to deny the Celtics, 121-113, in Game 4 to seize a commanding 3-1 East semis lead, Tuesday (PH time), May 13.
JALEN BRUNSON PUTS ON A CLINIC IN GAME 4!!
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2025
🌟 39 PTS
🌟 12 AST
🌟 5 REB
🌟 4 3PM
Knicks lead the series 3-1 and are ONE WIN AWAY from the Eastern Conference Finals.
After Jayson Tatum’s three-point play tied the game at 102, New York outscored Boston, 19-11, in the final 6:12 of regulation to push the defending champions to the brink of elimination.
MIKAL BRIDGES, AUTOMATIC in CRUNCH-TIME 🎯
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2025
HITS the FADEAWAY to GIVE the KNICKS a 7-PT LEAD!!
3:21 to go as the Knicks seek a 3-1 lead on ESPN 🔥
Earlier, the Knicks banked on a dominant 37-23 third quarter to take a slim 88-85 lead entering the final frame.
OG FROM THE CORNER.
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2025
HART IN THE PAINT.
Knicks rattle off 5 straight to head into the 4Q with a 3-PT lead 👀
New York seeking a 3-1 series lead with 12 minutes to go on ESPN!!
Brunson added 12 assists, five rebounds, and four threes while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges added 23 markers apiece. OG Anunoby logged 20 points.
Game 5 returns to Boston on Thursday (PH time), May 15 with New York aiming to close out the Celtics in their own backyard.
THE KNICKS TAKE GAME 4 at HOME BEHIND 39 PTS from JALEN BRUNSON!!!
— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2025
THEY LEAD THE SERIES 3-1 🔶🔷
Meanwhile, Tatum dropped 42 points – including 20 in the first half — in a losing effort for Boston.
However, he exited the game with under three minutes left due to an apparent leg injury that casts more doubts to his availability in the next game.
Jayson Tatum was helped off the court after an apparent leg injury.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 13, 2025
Prayers up 🙏
Derrick White poured 23 markers while reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown added 20 points as Boston trailed 3-1 for the first time since the 2023 playoffs.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
