The New York Knicks Have Pushed the Boston Celtics to the Brink

The Boston Celtics, the defending NBA champions, saw their playoff chances dwindling as Jaylen Brown lost the ball late in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Despite leading by 14 points in the third quarter, Boston was now trailing 111-104.

The situation worsened when Jayson Tatum, who had a remarkable 42-point performance, tried to retrieve the ball but was outrun by OG Anunoby of the Knicks, leading to an easy dunk. Tatum, a key player for Boston, was injured in the process and had to be carried off the court, leaving the Celtics in a tough spot.

With Tatum’s injury, Boston’s hopes for a repeat championship seemed bleak. The Knicks capitalized on the situation, securing a 121-113 victory in Game 4 and taking a 3-1 series lead. The Celtics now face the challenge of overcoming this deficit, as historically, teams with a 3-1 lead win more than 95% of the time in the NBA playoffs.

As the series progresses, the Knicks aim to close it out in Game 5, but they expressed concern for Tatum’s injury, emphasizing the importance of having both teams at full strength. The Knicks’ stellar performance in Game 4, led by Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges, showcased their potential to advance to the conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

Despite challenges, the Knicks remain confident in their abilities and are determined to continue their playoff journey, leaving fans hopeful for a potential championship win.