26 returns to the Eastern Conference Finals again, the Knicks have the right time and place! This season is directly aimed at the finals!

Knicks defeated the Celtics with 38 points on May 17 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time, reappearing after 26 years. The Knicks fully utilized their team advantages in the game, especially Brunson's outstanding performance on the offensive end. The pace of the game is properly mastered, and the Knicks make it difficult for the Celtics to fight back through solid defense and efficient offense. Although the Celtics have a strong lineup, they failed to effectively deal with the Knicks' high-pressure defense in the game. As the game progressed, the Celtics' offense gradually lost its pace. With the cooperation of the team, the Knicks finally secured the victory and created an important achievement in the team's history. In the

game, Brunson led the team to score 38 points in a single quarter, leading 27 points in the first half, and finally secured the victory with a 41-point advantage. Brunson's performance became the turning point of the game, and the score of 38 points in a single quarter almost determined the direction of the game. His multi-point blossoming on the offensive end provides strong support for the team. In the first half of the game, the Knicks established a huge lead. Brunson not only scored by himself, but also led the offense of his teammates, causing the Celtics to continue to increase the pressure on defense. The Celtics failed to find an effective response in the first half, resulting in almost no reversal when they entered the second half.

Celtics star Tatum was injured and the Achilles tendon ruptured for the season, which affected the team's combat effectiveness. Tatum's injury was a major blow to the Celtics. His absence, as a core player of the team, seriously affected the Celtics' performance on both offense and defense. Tatum's scoring ability and leadership have been the key to the Celtics' victory, and his injury has made the overall operation of the team difficult. While other Celtic players tried to fill Tatum's vacancy, they obviously lacked enough experience and ability to maintain the team's competitiveness.

The Mavericks missed the Western Conference Finals due to trading Brunson, and the team now lacks effective defensive support. Brunson's departure made the Mavericks lose an important scoring point, and the team's performance on the defensive end was greatly reduced. The Mavericks failed to replenish enough defensive players in time after the trade, which put them in a bigger challenge in the playoffs. Although the team still has Doncic, their overall performance is greatly reduced. The Mavericks' loopholes on the defensive end have also become the key reason why they cannot go further.

The Lakers rely on James, and although there are defensive problems, other players provide support for him. James is still the core player of the Lakers, and his comprehensive ability and experience allow the Lakers to remain competitive in the game. Although the Lakers have certain problems on the defensive end, other players on the team provide effective support for James on both offense and defense. The Lakers made up for their defensive shortcomings through teamwork and ensured that the team still has strong competitiveness in the playoffs. James' leadership role is irreplaceable, and he leads the Lakers to a higher goal.

Nuggets and the Thunder played until the tiebreak, and Jokic was under pressure. In the future, the NBA may be dominated by young players such as Edwards and Doncic. The Nuggets and Thunder series were full of fierce competition, and the two sides reached the final tiebreak. Jokic shoulders a significant responsibility in this series of games. As the core player of the Nuggets, his performance directly affects the team's fate. Although Jokic showed strong abilities during the season, he also under a lot of pressure in the face of the Thunder's young lineup. With the rise of young players, the future NBA may be dominated by a new generation of players like Edwards and Doncic, whose outstanding performance heralds a whole new era in the league.

Tatum's injury is complicated, the Celtics' future is uncertain, and the Knicks show strong competitiveness with their team defense and Brunson's performance. Tatum's injury makes the Celtics' future full of uncertainty. As the core of the team, Tatum's recovery will directly affect the Celtics' overall strength. Teams need to quickly adjust their roster and find new core players to meet the challenges. The Knicks showed strong competitiveness with their excellent team defense and Brunson's outstanding performance. The Knicks showed their strength and potential in this game, and with Brunson's leadership, the team performed very consistently on both offense and defensive ends.