The Knicks pushed the Celtics to the brink of elimination on Monday, but much of the conversation after Game 4 of the Eastern semifinals centered around Jayson Tatum's injury.

The prevailing theory ahead of the best-of-seven set was that it would be a long one, and if Washington wants its season to continue, it will be. But Carolina has earned its advantage, not necessarily through singular starring performances - Frederik Andersen notwithstanding, we'll get to him - but through production from everywhere in the lineup.

Tatum had a non-contact leg injury and had to be helped off the court, it looked serious and changes everything for Boston.

Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined for 61 points in Game 4 to lead the Timberwolves to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Warriors.

DALLAS -- Miro Heiskanen is expected to return from a knee injury for the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Western Conference Second Round against the Winnipeg Jets at American Airlines Center on Tuesday 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS, CBC).

The Golden State Warriors are a loss away from having their season come to an end after dropping a third straight game to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Steph Curry once again watched from the sidelines as he's still recovering from a hamstring injury and it looks like he will not be able to suit up in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Carolina Hurricanes are now one win shy of advancing to the Eastern Conference Final after a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 4 Monday night at Lenovo Center.