Jayson Tatum was having a phenomenal game against the Knicks. The Celtics superstar got up to 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks before his night came to an abrupt end.

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Led by Jalen Brunson's 39 points, the New York Knicks took down the Boston Celtics by the final score of 121-113 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series on Monday night.

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.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns marveled at Jalen Brunson's clutch gene after his All-Star teammate erupted for 39 points in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, carrying his team to victory

Brunson. Brunson is work boots, and Tatum is leather loafers. If it's a little drizzly outside, best not wear them. Everything about Tatum — gets anxious, gets a little nervous, a bit passive, he's indecisive.

All told, Brunson has scored 90 clutch points over the past two postseasons. That's already the most in a span of two playoff runs since Kobe Bryant in 2009-10, and Brunson has at least four games, and likely more, left to add to that number.

Jayson Tatum gets shaken up after a foul by Josh Hart causes the Celtics star to fall hard on his hand vs. the Knicks.