Down by 14 points in the third quarter of Game 4, the Knicks came roaring back for another improbable, instant-classic victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics.

Jayson Tatum scored 11 points in the first six minutes of the fourth, including a 3-pointer that gave Boston a 99-98 lead with 7:17 to go. But Bridges hit another jumper the next time down the court, and the Knicks never trailed again. Bridges added another basket with 3:22 left in the game, putting the Knicks up by seven points.

Jaylen Brown drove to the basket—only for Mikal Bridges (who else?) to strip the ball and ignite a fast break that ended with OG Anunoby scoring to make it 113–104

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is guarded by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the first half during Game 4 of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Last year, the Knicks were up 3-1 on the Philadelphia 76ers when they lost Game 5 at the Garden. In that game, the Knicks went up by six points with 28.2 seconds remaining in regulation, but Tyrese Maxey drilled back-to-back 3-pointers — one for a four-point play, and the other from 34 feet out — to force overtime, where the Sixers won, 112-106.

Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks once again, ending with 39 points, 12 assists and five rebounds while shooting 14-for-25 from the field. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges also had a great game, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists and four steals in the win.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson displayed class during his postgame press conference following a thrilling Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday. Before addressing questions about his 39-point,

Jayson Tatum is used to the spotlight. As the face of the Boston Celtics, he’s spent the last few years carrying the weight of championship expectations, nightly scrutiny, and a city that lives and breathes basketball.