Celtics vs Knicks G4 Preview: Double Tanhua strives to enter the King of Heaven, Brunson criticizes the team s mentality

At 7:30 am on May 13, the Celtics played against the Knicks away and started the fourth game of the series. In the first three games, the Knicks led 2-1 in total, and the Celtics strived to equalize the overall score and forced the series into the battle of Tianwang Mountain. In the first two games, the Celtics wasted a 20-point lead, but their performance in G3 has improved a lot. "You have to beat us four times. That's how it is." Jaylen Brown said. "Not twice, not once, not three times. You have to win four games, so there are still a lot of basketball to play next."

Celtics G3 leads the Knicks at most 31 points, and they get the feel of the three-pointer. In the previous two defeats, they made only 25 of 100 three-pointers, and in this 115-93 big win, they made 20 of 40 three-pointers.

Tatum and sixth man of the year Prichard each scored five three-pointers. Pritchard averaged only 11 points in the first two games, and in that game he scored 23 points.

"Who cares what the outside world says," Pritchard said. "Everyone says we have shot too many three-pointers, but if you believe in your shooting ability and can hit, then take it confidently."

In this game, five Celtics players scored at least 15 points and Tatum contributed 22 points.

Brunson scored 27 points and expressed dissatisfaction with the team's mentality. "I think we were subconsciously satisfied when we were leading 2-0," Brunson said. "We shouldn't treat the game with this mentality." The Knicks knew very well that if they lost the fourth game, the advantage they gained in winning two games in Boston would be gone. So, for the Knicks, this game is basically a game that must be won. "You have to win games by strength, you have to work hard to win," said Knicks coach Ton Thibodeau. "We know they will do their best, we have to make sure we are ready. And we have to play 48 minutes of high-intensity games."

Hart also said that keeping a stable mindset is crucial for the team. "We knew it would be a tough series. We won't be too excited when we win, and we won't be too frustrated when we lose. We have been trying to keep our mind calm. Make adjustments, but the spirit and traits of the team cannot be changed."

Downs scored 21 points and 15 rebounds in Game 3, but his left hand was injured. But it seems that everything is OK at the moment, and Towns has not appeared in the team's injury report.

Celtics coach Mazula is not worried about the team being behind in the series. "Don't have any expectations," said Mazula. "We are striving to pursue excellence. Nothing can decide the test before you."

Injury List

Celtics: Hauser is doubtful to play

Knicks: All players can play

ESPN predicted winning rate: Celtics 53.4%, Knicks 46.6%