The star power is gone in some cases, aching in others, and there's no question that injuries are becoming the story of this postseason. For Lillard — and now possibly Tatum, depending on what the MRI and other exams show — injuries could be part of the story next season as well.

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will meet for a Game 4 Eastern Conference semifinals matchup tonight in New York City.

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.

NBA playoffs picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, stream Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks NBA playoff game on Wednesday, May 14.

New York, 52 years since their last NBA title, are now one game away from ending defending champion the Celtics’ season.

Last year, Boston president Brad Stevens and his front office picked Baylor Scheierman at No. 30 overall and Anton Watson at No. 54 overall. Scheierman showed flashes near the end of his rookie season and could eventually become a rotation player. Watson was waived from his two-way contract and landed with the Knicks.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The 3s fell for Boston and so did the New York Knicks.

The Knicks had previously received nearly no betting interest in this series or all season long, having just received 3.4 percent of the NBA Finals betting handle at BetMGM. Even with the odds favoring them, the Knicks still have to close out the defending champions.

Here are our Celtics vs. Knicks Game 4 predictions, picks and best bets for the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal series.