KNICKS ON THE BRINK OF FIRST EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS IN 25 YEARS AFTER COMEBACK WIN OVER CELTICS AT RAUCOUS MSG

In Game 1 of the second-round NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks, the Celtics led by 20 points only to allow the Knicks to come back before losing in overtime. 

In Game 2 of the series, the Celtics led by 20 points only to allow the Knicks to come back before losing in overtime.

After building a strong lead in Game 3 and holding on to win, the Celtics looked to even the series on Monday night in a pivotal fourth game.

But, and stop me if you've heard this one before, the Celtics led (only by 13 this time) only to allow the Knicks to come back and win 121-113.

The victory gives New York a crucial 3-1 lead in the series and pushes the defending NBA champions to the brink of elimination.

Boston will now face a do-or-die return trip to TD Garden and will likely need to win without superstar Jayson Tatum - who appeared to suffer a serious leg injury in the fourth quarter.

MORE TO FOLLOW. 

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2025-05-13T02:42:50Z