The NY Knicks are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals (for the first time since 2000) after defeating the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Monday night in Game 4 of their semifinals series.

The Knicks had another second-half rally after trailing by 11 at the half,  with Jalen Brunson scoring 39 points, and Mikal Bridges adding 23.  The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum had an impressive game-high 42 points, but exited late in the fourth quarter with an apparent leg injury.

The Knicks now have a commanding 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5, set to take place Wednesday in Boston.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-110 on Monday night in Game 4, to take a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points for his second straight 30-point performance, with Julius Randle adding 31 points. The Wolves’ Jaden McDaniels had 10 points and 13 rebounds), with Nickeil Alexander-Walker ending the game with 13 points on 5-for-5 shooting.

The teams travel back to Minneapolis for Game 5 on Wednesday night.

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