On the strength of a 39-point performance by Jalen Brunson, another fantastic fourth quarter from Mikal Bridges and by far their best offensive showing of the series, the New York Knicks took a 3-1 series lead against the Boston Celtics with a 121-113 win in Game 4 on Monday at Madison Square Garden.

Mikal Bridges represents something less tangible to the Knicks that became more relevant Monday with news that Giannis Antetokounmpo might become available via trade.

With elite perimeter defense from OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, the New York Knicks are dominating the Celtics and edging closer to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years.

The Greek Freak would be one of the most sought-after trade candidates of all time, and the Knicks don't really have the draft capital to allow the Bucks to rebuild. Then again, Milwaukee doesn't own many of its own draft picks, so tanking is not a viable strategy.

Less than a minute into the New York Knicks' second-round series against the Boston Celtics, you could see why coach Tom Thibodeau decided to lean into switching on defense. The Knicks' Mikal Bridges started the possession matched up with Derrick White,

Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the Knicks moved within a win of the Eastern Conference finals with a 121-113 victory over the Celtics on Monday.

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.