Knicks close to Conference Finals after defeating the Celtics
At Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks achieved a significant victory over the Boston Celtics, placing themselves one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals. The final score was 121-113, a result that reflects the intensity of the match and the determination of the Knicks.
After the final buzzer, Knicks captain Jalen Brunson urged his teammates to remain calm, reminding them that they haven’t yet achieved the ultimate goal. Brunson, with 39 points and 12 assists, led the team in a crucial game.
I was telling everyone to get off the court. I told them, there’s nothing to celebrate.
Jalen Brunson
Despite the loss in the third game, the Knicks showed great resilience in the fourth match. Although the Celtics took the lead, the Knicks responded with solid defense and narrowed the gap in the score.
The third quarter was key, with Brunson scoring 18 points and leading the Knicks to an 88-85 lead. Other outstanding players were Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, both with 23 points, and OG Anunoby, with 20.
The game didn’t start in the best way for the Knicks, who allowed several three-pointers to Derrick White. However, they adjusted their defense and limited the impact of Jayson Tatum, who scored 42 points.
In the fourth quarter, the Knicks managed to control Jaylen Brown, forcing offensive errors. A decisive moment was when Brown lost a pass from Tatum, which led to Anunoby scoring a dunk and increasing the Knicks’ lead.
Brunson, after the game, emphasized the importance of staying focused and not settling for the victory. He highlighted the urgency and the opportunity to face a great team, and the need to keep improving.
The series is now in a favorable position for the Knicks, but Brunson insists the job is not yet finished.
