Down by 14 points in the third quarter of Game 4, the Knicks came roaring back for another improbable, instant-classic victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics.

The Knicks are on the verge of an Eastern Conference Finals berth thanks to the team's refusal to give up and Mikal Bridges' clutch play.

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

Jayson Tatum scored 11 points in the first six minutes of the fourth, including a 3-pointer that gave Boston a 99-98 lead with 7:17 to go. But Bridges hit another jumper the next time down the court, and the Knicks never trailed again. Bridges added another basket with 3:22 left in the game, putting the Knicks up by seven points.

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 scored 23 points on 52 percent shooting from the floor, adding 7 rebounds and excellent defense. Karl Anthony Towns scored 23 points on 73 percent shooting from the floor and put up another 11 rebounds.