There is little suspense! For the teams entering the NBA Finals, there is a high probability that the Warriors and Celtics will be eliminated in these two teams.

In this year's NBA playoffs, who do you think can end up laughing? Can the Warriors and the Celtics turn the tables? This game was really exciting, with upset, reversal, and ultimate kills. The referee's whistle was also much looser. The body confrontation on the court was so hard, which was quite a bit like ten years ago. Unfortunately, some traffic brigades "go home to fish" early, and the Lakers and Clippers were killed in the first round, which really makes people feel uncomfortable. When the Lakers' defense comes to the playoffs, they are like paper-filled, and the whole team seems to be unable to play; Harden is in a volatile state on the Clippers, and Leonard cannot be super heroic every game. As an old fan, I really feel frustrated, but isn’t competitive sports so cruel? If you are not strong and in poor condition, you have to admit defeat. Let’s talk about which teams are most likely to make it to the finals, and why the Warriors and the Celtics are just hanging like this.

Let's talk about the Eastern Conference first, the Celtics and the Cavaliers were originally considered favorites to win the championship, but what are you doing now? Both sides were behind 0-2, and hopes for a comeback were slim. As the defending champion, why are the Celtics so persistent in shooting three-pointers? In the two matches with the Knicks, only 25 of them made 100 three-pointers, and their shooting percentage was ridiculously low. Winning was all about the feel, and losing was not blamed. The Cavaliers are even more miserable. Whether it is reversed or a final score, the score of 0-2 is there, and it is like a dream to turn the tables. You can taste it carefully, why are these two teams that are so successful in the regular season? I personally think that it may be because the tactics have not been adjusted properly, or the players' mentality has collapsed, but we can only guess what is going on.

In contrast, the Pacers and the Knicks are now leading 2-0, with a strong momentum. Although the Knicks won, the process was not easy. The starting lineup was as tired as a dog. Almost no one on the bench could stand up and score, and the injury risks were quite high. In the playoffs last year, the Knicks fell due to injuries. If they don’t pay attention this year, they will probably “repeat the same mistake.” As for the Pacers, their styles are completely different. They are "all the people are soldiers". They can play in core rotations. There are 5 people who average 15 points per game in the playoffs, and their offensive firepower is very scattered. Last year, they made it to the Eastern Conference Finals and caused a lot of trouble for the Celtics. They were in even stronger this year and were definitely the biggest dark horse in the East. I remember there was a game last year in the Eastern Conference Finals where the Pacers forced the Celtics to a desperate situation, relying on the multi-point style of playing. All substitutes can stand up and score, but the Celtics can't defend themselves. To put it bluntly, I am really optimistic about Pacers. Their playing style is too balanced and they don’t rely on one person. There is always someone who can take over.

Looking at the West, the Thunder's performance this year was like a cheat, with a strong dominance and breaking several historical records. Since the playoffs, the offensive efficiency in the league is second, the defensive efficiency is first, the average score, steals, and blocks per game is first, and the assists are second, and there are very few mistakes, so there is no problem. Especially their star Alexander, this young man has made rapid progress and has become a steady group at critical moments. This year, he is likely to win both the scoring champion and the MVP. You said, who would not accept such a team? There was a game against the Nuggets, and they suppressed their opponents in the whole game. In two games, the Thunder had 84 minutes of leading time. This data made people call it "crush". As an ordinary fan, I am really excited to watch it, but I have to say that the playoffs are long-distance running, and whether the Thunder can always be so strong depends on the future. Although the Nuggets have a good strength, they are not a little bit worse than when they won the championship in 23 years. The lineup was so solid back then, and all the role players could play, top 3D like Pope, a master of chaos like Bruce Brown, and veteran Jeff Green were in charge, and they didn't suffer any losses on both offense and defense. But what about now? Everyone has almost gone, and the thickness of the bench is not as thick as before. Among the core players, Jokic is still so awesome, but Murray and Porter Jr. are in a very strong state. Murray averaged 26 points per game in the 23-year playoffs. He was not afraid of fighting against Durant and Booker in various highlights, but what about this year? Average of 21 points, with almost no high score performance. The Nuggets tied 1-1 with the Thunder in the second round, but the game was completely beaten. You can imagine what to do later. The Warriors also faced the Timberwolves 1-1, but the situation is really not optimistic. Curry is injured. The official news is that the G5 will return as soon as possible. Conservatively, this round of series is in trouble. Without Curry, the Warriors would be like "soulless". Even if Kumingga broke out in G2, he still lost more than 20 points. You can imagine how difficult it will be to play in the subsequent games. The Timberwolves are young and energetic, with double towers in the interior, and can break through and shoot from the outside, and their overall strength is very balanced. I remember that in G2, the entire Warriors were blinded by the impact of the Timberwolves, and they couldn't even defend themselves, and they were blown up at the basket. To be honest, I feel uncomfortable seeing the Warriors struggle so much. After all, Curry has brought us too many classic moments over the years, but competitive sports are so cruel. When the injury comes, everything has to be sidelined.

Talk about the finals, let's make a bold prediction that the Thunder and the Pacers are most likely to meet. In the West, the Thunder will most likely eliminate the Nuggets, the Timberwolves will kill the Warriors, and the Thunder will win again in the West Finals; in the East, the Pacers will eliminate the Cavaliers, the Knicks will kill the Celtics, and the Pacers will laugh to the end. The Thunder's fast-paced and high-intensity defense is against the Pacers' multi-point blossoming, and it's hard to say who can win. The Thunder have stars like Alexander who can stabilize the situation at critical moments, while the Pacers are attacking the whole nation and cannot defend themselves. Imagine how exciting the scene would be if the finals really started, and the Thunder made a quick attack and the Pacers immediately returned! I personally look forward to this showdown. After all, there are always those old faces in the finals in recent years. If I can exchange some fresh blood this year and see the rise of new forces, it will be very satisfying.

Finally, let's talk about why the Warriors and the Celtics are so lingering. On the Warriors, Curry is absent, and the overall strength of the team is not as good as in previous years. Facing a young team like the Timberwolves, I do feel like "I'm talking about a teenager crazy", but my physical strength cannot keep up and my tactical execution is also reduced. Without Curry's game, the Warriors were like losing their backbone, and both offense and defense were in chaos. As for the Celtics, they shoot too blindly in three-pointers and are not that hard on the defensive end. Facing a tough guy like the Knicks, winning depends entirely on luck, and losing is the norm. In one game, the Celtics made almost 50 three-pointers, but they didn't score a few of them, and the fans were almost vomiting. How awesome the regular season is, why is it just like this in the playoffs? Seeing these two teams struggling, I was really worried for them, but this is the game. If I am not in good condition, I will be beaten.

Thunder against the Pacers, who can laugh to the end? Let's wait and see!