With the Knicks leading the Celtics 3-1, the Pacers 3-1 Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference Finals matchup is basically released

On May 13, in the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the NBA playoffs, the Knicks played against the Celtics at home. In the previous three games, the Knicks first overturned the Celtics twice in a row away game, and the Celtics won a game back in the last game. This game is crucial for the Celtics, but the Celtics lost again, and Tatum retired from injury. With the Knicks leading the Celtics 3-1, the Pacers 3-1 Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference Finals matchup is basically released.

The Knicks are so resilience. In the fourth game, they were behind 28-39 in the first quarter, and the two sides tied 23 in the second quarter. In the third quarter, Brunson and Towns of the Knicks made heroic balls one after another. Tatum was limited in physical strength and his condition declined. Under the leadership of the team's core players, the Knicks fell behind and overtook the score 88-85, and Brown, the second leader of the Celtics, made 4 fouls.

entered the last quarter, and the game between the two teams became fierce, and Brown was fouled by five and it was difficult to play. With Tatum making a three-pointer, the two sides tied 96, then Towns made another move, helping the Knicks lead again. Tatum made his 7th three-pointer in this game and had already scored 39 points. Bridges made a mid-range shot, Anunobi hit the box, and the impact of Porzingis made a score, and the Knicks scored 102-99.

There are 3 and a half minutes left in this game, the Knicks lead 111-104, and the Celtics called a timeout. The Celtics are really a mess. Tatum was injured in a fight and was then helped out. Brunson made another three-pointer, and the Knicks 116-104, and the game was almost suspense. Tatum left the field in a wheelchair and his injuries were not optimistic. In the end, the Knicks defeated the Celtics 121-113, Brunson scored 39 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists, Towns scored 23 points and 11 rebounds, Bridges scored 23 points, Tatum scored 42 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, and Brown scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. The Knicks have established such an advantage, and the Celtics Tatum has an injury, and the defending champion Celtics is likely to be eliminated.

In another set of semi-final matches, the Pacers went crazy in Game 4, 80-39 in the half, leading 41 points, ending the suspense early. In the last two quarters, although the Cavaliers performed chasing points, they had no choice but to have been too big a hole before. In the end, the Pacers beat the Cavaliers 129-109 and led 3-1.

The Cavaliers are currently likely to be eliminated, because the Pacers have 3 match points in hand. In NBA playoff history, the teams behind 1-3 only have a 4% chance of reversal. Moreover, the Cavaliers core player Mitchell's ankle injury relapsed. Mitchell performed 40 consecutively in this series and is an indispensable leader in the Cavaliers. His health or not directly determines the Cavaliers' season trend. Also, you should know that the Pacers won away in the first two games of both sides. Can the Cavaliers defend their home court in the next game? The 1st Knight in the East is in trouble.

Eastern Conference Semi-finals Forecast: Pacers 4-2 Cavaliers, Knicks 4-1 Celtics.