Brunson shines as Knicks lead series against Celtics
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, along with 12 assists and five rebounds, leading the New York Knicks to a 121-113 victory over the Boston Celtics, putting the defending champions on the brink of playoff elimination. The Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit, taking a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, while the Celtics lost star Jayson Tatum to a lower body injury. The Timberwolves also moved closer to the Western Conference finals with a 117-110 win over the Golden State Warriors, propelled by Anthony Edwards’ 30 points.
