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Irving improved to 15-1 in his career in closeout games in the playoffs.

Irving, who was 14-0 in his career in closeout games coming in, made just one of six from long range and finished with 16 points.

Bronny attacked closeouts, he played decisively and competed on the defensive end.

The Rangers get another closeout chance Monday night with the 3-1 lead when the series returns to Madison Square Garden for Game 5.

Both teams pulled their starters midway through the fourth quarter, grabbing rest for the potential closeout in Dallas.