The Knicks are one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals leading the Celtics 3-1 in the conference semis, which now shifts back to Boston for a pivotal game 5. The Celtics will try to keep their hopes for a repeat championship alive after losing Jayson Tatum to a ruptured Achilles.

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.

ESPN made a major announcement on Tuesday after Monday's Game 4 matchup between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics.

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Monday at Madison Square Garden to take a 3-1 series lead as Jayson Tatum had to be carried off the court with an apparent leg injury

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum left Monday's Game 3 against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a foot or ankle injury. He was assisted off the court by trainers and taken through the Madison Square Garden tables in a wheelchair.

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

Boston bounced back in a big way with a Game 3 blowout. Can they even the series with Monday's game at Madison Square Garden? You can watch on ESPN.