The Matchup: The Boston Celtics return to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in a pivotal Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. Now, the Knicks have seized control, leading 2-1.

Point Spread: Celtics -6.5 Total: 209.5

Revised Analysis:

The Celtics are facing immense pressure as they try to avoid falling into a 3-1 series hole. The Knicks are playing with confidence. A win here will be a lot for both sides, but there is more pressure on the C’s, and therefore should be a lot tighter.

Key Factors (with Knicks Leading 2-1):

• Desperation Factor: If the Celtics perform well, they are set to force game seven, and it will be over if not.
• Knicks’ Defense: The Knicks are making a huge step towards that of a championship run. The key is if they can get the three or force them inside, where they are better equipped at stopping them.

Prediction:

This changes a lot. The key will be on can the Knicks maintain, and will the Celtics be able to bring in. All the pressure is going to come down to that fact, but at this point of the season, each team can make it big!

Picks: Under (209.5), The KNICKS, AND to the championship!

Expect the Knicks will play great D, and all the pressure will be in favor for a win.

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