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Knicks Take 3-1 Lead Over Celtics as Tatum Suffers Late Injury

New York's comeback win puts Boston on the brink of elimination, with Jayson Tatum's status uncertain after a non-contact leg injury.

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May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is helped off the court by after an injury in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Tatum would leave the game with an injury after this play. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Following Jayson Tatum's injury in the Celtics' Game 4 loss to the Knicks on Monday night, the NBA Eastern Conference playoff betting odds now look very different.
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Overview

  • The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 in Game 4, overcoming a 14-point deficit to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
  • Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 39 points and 12 assists, supported by strong performances from Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby, all scoring over 20 points.
  • Celtics star Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 42 points but suffered a non-contact lower-leg injury late in the fourth quarter and was taken off the court in a wheelchair.
  • Boston now faces elimination in Game 5 at home, with no NBA team overcoming a 3-1 playoff deficit since 2020 and Tatum's availability uncertain pending MRI results.
  • The Knicks are one win away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000, powered by Tom Thibodeau’s defensive strategies and balanced scoring.