There is little suspense! There is probably only two teams that have entered the NBA Finals, so there is no suspense to the championship

Do you know why this year's NBA playoffs are so crazy? Why did the 60-win giants in the regular season fail one after another in the playoffs? The Cavaliers were directly crushed and eliminated by the Pacers 4-1. The Celtics were behind the Knicks 1-3 and were about to go home. The Nuggets were also forced to the edge of the cliff by the Thunder 3-2. The plot reversed more exciting than the TV series! I was both surprised and a little relieved when I watched these strong teams fall one after another. After all, who doesn’t like to watch the story of the dark horse’s counterattack? Today, let’s talk about the changes in the playoffs. Who can laugh at the Thunder and the Pacers can really compete in the Finals?

Let's talk about the east side first. The Pacers team is really eye-catching. If you taste it, they will complete double kills against the Cavaliers in the regular season, 125-113 on October 28, 2023, 103-98 on March 18, 2024, with a net win of 9.5 points per game, and 4-1 in the second round, they directly sent the Cavaliers, the number one in the Eastern Conference, home. The team plays so smoothly. The team cooperates well and feels like an old friend's party. Everyone can score points, and the pace is so fast that it can fly, making the opponent run so hard that it can't breathe. I personally think that the Pacers' style is too lethal, especially when facing teams that rely on singles, it is simply a dimensional reduction blow.

Look at the Knicks again, oh, the resilience of this team is really not something to be covered. Last year, they defeated the Cavaliers 4-2 in the first round of the playoffs, and Brunson averaged 31 points per game, carrying the team forward. This year, he led 3-1 against the Celtics. The home atmosphere of Madison Square Garden can scare the opponent to his legs. Although their bench depth is not enough and the five starting players almost played the whole game, this unyielding spirit is really admirable. I have to be honest. If the Knicks really pass the Celtic level and encounter a Pacers team, which is full of soldiers, they will probably be defeated. After all, their physical fitness cannot keep up. What should I do?

Speaking of Celtics, I feel so mixed. The regular season has 61 wins and 21 losses, defending the champion, but the result is that he is 1-3 behind the Knicks in the second round, Tatum's Achilles tendon rupture was directly reimbursed for the season, Brown's shooting percentage is 8 percentage points lower than last year's playoffs, Porzingis averages only 9 points per game, and what is the All-Star level, it has long been gone. Seeing this former dynasty team being dragged down by injuries and condition, I really feel sorry for them. Think about it, Tatum's broken Achilles tendon is not only a pain for him, but also a knife in the hearts of the Celtics fans! If these accidents were not available, could they still turn the tables? I dare not think about this question deeply.

The Eastern Conference Finals are likely to be matched by the Pacers and the Knicks, and I personally am more optimistic about the Pacers advancing to the finals. It’s not that I’m biased, but mainly because the Pacers’ playing style is too restrained by their opponents. No matter how hard the Knicks’ five-man team is, they can’t stand the Pacers’ wheel battle!

Transfer to the West, the Thunder team is really amazing. He led the Nuggets 3-2 in the second round. Alexander never lost the chain at a critical moment. G3 scored a three-pointer in the last 30 seconds, narrowly defeated the Nuggets 105-101, and lost to the West in the regular season 57 wins and 25 losses, averaging 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. The performance at the MVP level is not a shame. The young people of Thunder are full of vitality and the whole nation is full of soldiers. To put it bluntly, everyone can fight. At the critical moment, Alexander is still holding on. I think they are stable no matter how I look at it.

Timberwolves were not bad either, leading the Warriors 3-1 in the second round. Edwards' performance was simply explosive, averaging 31.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. G2 scored 43 points at the Minneapolis Target Center and led the team to win the game 108-101. This young man will definitely be a huge seedling in the future! The Timberwolves' defense is as hard as an iron barrel, young and motivated. I think if they can maintain their condition, they will definitely cause big trouble for the Thunder. Think about it, Edwards’ direct conversation with Alexander, how ignited the scene of these two young stars!

Let's talk about the Nuggets, hey, this team is really heartbreaking. In the last 10 games of the regular season, Jokic averaged 38 minutes per game, tied the Clippers in the first round, and narrowly won 112-109 at the Denver Pepsi Center on April 28, 2024. Jokic played for 46 minutes and had already overdrawn his physical fitness. In the second round, the Nuggets obviously lacked their potential when they faced a team with high confrontation intensity like the Thunder. I felt uncomfortable watching Jokic try his best on the court, but the role players are disconnected from time to time. You said that the defending champion was so depressed by his physical strength, why are he so frustrated?

The Western Conference Finals are likely to be the Thunder vs. The Timberwolves, and I personally prefer the Thunder to win. It’s not that the Timberwolves are not strong, but that the Thunder is more integrity, and Alexander’s key abilities are hard to match. If Edwards had another hit and dragged the game to tiebreak, the scene would be wonderful!

talked about the finals, the showdown between the Thunder and the Pacers, and I think the suspense is really not great. The Thunder have won 29 wins and 1 loss against the Eastern Conference team this season. The only game that lost is the Cavaliers, but the Cavaliers have long been eliminated. Facing the Pacers, the Thunder's psychology and strength are both the best. Alexander's finishing ability and team depth are estimated to be able to handle it within 6 games. The Pacers' fast pace and team playing style are not completely out of the way. After all, being able to break the opponent is also a skill. I am really looking forward to the scenes that these two teams meet. The young impact of the Thunder faces the Pacers' team fluency. Who can laugh to the end?

Finally, I would like to say a few more words. The regrets of the Cavaliers team are really not a day or two. Mitchell missed the division final for eight consecutive years. As one of the hardest players in the active playoffs, he has played 50+ in a single game many times, and the best result is the second round. Why is this luck so memorable? Look at history again. In 2011, the Bulls had 62 wins and 20 losses in the regular season