Knicks use more second-half magic to take commanding series lead over Celtics with Game 4 win

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The Knicks might not be making it easy on themselves, but it’s mostly working.

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round 2 Game 4 on May 12, 2025 at Madison Square Garden. NBAE via Getty Images
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White defends against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
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
New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges #25 reacts after hitting a shot during the third quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson #11 puts up a three-point shot after he fakes out Boston Celtics guard Derrick White #9 during the third quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

With yet another second-half rally after trailing by 11 at the half, the Knicks beat the Celtics 121-113 in Game 4 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden to take a 3-1 lead in the second-round series.

Jalen Brunson stole the show with a 39-point performance while Mikal Bridges chipped in 23.

Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston.

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