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New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (11) gestures after making a three-point shot during the second half … More of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Boston Celtics Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. As Jalen Brunson sat down at the dais Monday night at Madison Square Garden for a postgame press conference, the New Knicks point guard made it a point to think about an opposing player before taking questions. Yes, the Knicks had defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, taking a 3-1 series lead and putting the franchise in a good position to advance to the conference finals for the first time in 25 years. And yes, Brunson had a team-high 39 points and 12 assists, including 18 points in the third quarter when the Knicks erased an 11-point halftime lead. Still, Brunson was concerned about Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who left the court late in the game due to an injury after he scored 42 points, the fifth time in his career he had at least 40 points in the postseason. “Prayers out to JT, man,” Brunson said. “I just want to say that first and foremost. Thoughts and prayers with him.” With about three minutes left, Tatum dove for a loose ball, which Knicks guard OG Anunoby recovered. Anunoby dribbled down the court for an open dunk as Tatum laid on the floor on the other end in agony, shaking his head and grabbing his right ankle. Two Celtics officials helped Tatum off the court. ESPN’s cameras showed Tatum in the back area of the arena in a wheelchair, covering his eyes. After the game, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla…

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