Jalen Brunson scored 39 points and handed out 12 assists to lead the New York Knicks past the Boston Celtics, 121-113, on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. With the victory, New York now holds a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven playoff series.
Brunson controlled the game offensively, hitting key shots down the stretch and creating opportunities for his teammates. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds, providing a strong presence in the paint and on the boards.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 42 points, shooting 16-for-28 from the field, including 7-of-16 from beyond the arc. Despite Tatum’s scoring effort, Boston was unable to overcome New York’s offensive balance and execution in the fourth quarter.
The Celtics made multiple runs throughout the game but could not close the gap as the Knicks maintained control late. Boston will now face elimination when the series shifts back to TD Garden for Game 5.
