Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination with a 121-113 victory Monday night in Game 4.

Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination with a 121-113 victory Monday night in Game 4.

Mikal Bridges scored 23 points on 52 percent shooting from the floor, adding 7 rebounds and excellent defense. Karl Anthony Towns scored 23 points on 73 percent shooting from the floor and put up another 11 rebounds.

New York Knicks' Josh Hart receives a unique award from the NBA during their playoff series against the Boston Celtics.

The Knicks came from behind once again to beat the Boston Celtics on Monday night and Joe Torre was in the house to see it.

Knicks beat Celtics 121-113 in Game 4, with Brunson scoring 39 points, potentially eliminating the defending champions.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals.

Jalen Brunson has posted fantastic fourths over a terrific ten for the New York Knicks. Now at the cusp of an elusive conference finals trip, saving the best fo