New York Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson is a game away from leading his time to the conference finals. But he also recognizes that basketball is bigger than just the playoff bracket. And earlier this week, the injury to Celtics great Jayson Tatum reminded everyone of that.

If the Celtics extend their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night, they will do so without leading scorer Jayson Tatum.

If the Boston Celtics extend their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night, they will do so without leading scorer Jayson Tatum.