Jalen Brunson had 39 points and 12 assists, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years and pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination with a 121-113 victory Monday night in Game 4.

With the Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers hobbled, the Knicks should be considered favorites to represent the East in the Finals. They have a star duo in Towns and Jalen Brunson that continues to come up big when it matters most, and a supporting cast that thrives in their respective roles.

The St. Louis native went down late in the game with a non-contact injury that had him writing on the ground in pain.