Tue May 13 08:22:38 UTC 2025: ## Knicks Take 3-1 Series Lead, Tatum Injured; Timberwolves Near Western Conference Finals

**New York, NY & San Francisco, CA -** The New York Knicks have seized a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Boston Celtics after a hard-fought 121-113 victory in Game 4. The win marks the Knicks’ first home victory in the series. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 39 points, 26 of which came in a dominant second half, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 11 rebounds. Mikal Bridges also contributed 23 points. The Knicks overcame a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to secure the win.

However, the victory came at a cost for the Celtics. Star player Jayson Tatum suffered a possible serious right ankle injury late in the game. Tatum, who scored 42 points before the injury, had to be helped off the court and will undergo an MRI. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed a lower-body injury. Despite Tatum’s impressive performance, the Celtics squandered a 20-point lead for the second time in the series. Derrick White (23 points) and Jaylen Brown (20 points) also scored in double digits for Boston.

The Knicks can clinch the series in Game 5, which will be played in Boston on Wednesday. The Celtics, facing a daunting task, are determined to fight back.

Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference finals after a decisive 117-110 road victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 30 points, including an electrifying 17-0 third-quarter run. Julius Randle added 31 points for Minnesota. The Timberwolves dominated from beyond the arc, shooting 47.1% from three-point range compared to the Warriors’ 29.6%.

The Warriors, missing Stephen Curry due to a hamstring injury, struggled to contain the Timberwolves’ offensive firepower. Jonathan Kuminga led Golden State with 23 points. The Warriors will have a chance to extend the series in Game 5 in Minneapolis on Wednesday, with the possibility of Curry’s return still uncertain.

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