On April 25, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued, and today, the Nuggets defeated the Warriors to make the big score 1-3 and avoid being swept away. The Bucks also beat the Bulls, rewriting the score to 3-1, and the promotion is in sight. In addition to the game, the league has three other important news out, below, the author for everyone to take stock of the introduction. First, suddenly, Simmons was suddenly injured and refused to play, and the Nets were helpless and suspected of being injured; second, Embiid had torn his finger ligaments and did not know whether he would miss the game, and he also planned to undergo surgery after the playoffs; third, the Pelicans had good news, Zion Williamson may come back, and he has been able to make difficult layups on the court.
First, suddenly, Simmons was injured and missed the first round of G4
The Nets are already 0-3 Celtics and could be swept out. Durant's performance in these games is difficult to say, and Irving is also relatively sluggish on the offensive end. On the other hand, the Celtics are physically superior, and Tatum also played a masterpiece, cutting 30+ in G3 to lead the team to win.
Next, the Nets' biggest attraction is Simmons, according to previous reports, Simmons will return in G4 to help the Nets. However, after the Nets fell behind 3-0, the situation took a huge turn, and Simmons reportedly suddenly proposed to the Nets that he was suffering from injuries and could not play in the G4. The Nets are surprised and disappointed, in the eyes of the outside world, Simmons suspected of being injured and does not want to play, because once he does not perform well in G4 and the Nets are out, Simmons may become a backhand.
I have to say that Simmons' wishful thinking is really good, if the Nets are 1-2, if he helps the Nets to advance after his comeback, he is a hero and dispels all doubts. And if the 0-3 reversal is hopeless, he will be absent due to injury and will not be held responsible for the Nets' exit. Simmons' agent is Rich Paul, he and James share an agent, and Simmons is absent this time, I believe it is Rich Paul who gave him the idea.
Second, embiid's finger ligaments were torn
The 76ers have led the Raptors 3-1, got the game point, and are about to advance. But the 76ers had bad news that Embiid was injured, had undergone an MRI examination, and had torn the ligament of his right thumb. In the last game, Embiid came out with an injury, and the 76ers also lost to the Raptors, missing the chance to complete a 4-0 sweep, and now, this series has changed dramatically, and the Raptors' hopes of qualifying have increased greatly, unless Harden breaks out.
According to NBA reporters, Embiid has decided to undergo surgery, but it is most likely to be carried out after the end of the season. Although Embiid wants to continue to fight, if he can't stand the pain caused by the torn ligaments of his fingers, he may undergo surgery in advance. All in all, the 76ers' outlook is overshadowed by Embiid, the hottest star of the season, and the 76ers' championship window is almost closed after his injury.
It can only be said that Harden's luck is really bad. After leaving the Nets, New York announced a change in the epidemic policy, Irving can play in the home game, and in the 76ers, Embiid is very dominant, Harden is close to the championship, but now the emperor is injured. Harden is unlikely to win the championship this year, and like Paul, he may not be able to win the championship at the end of his career.
Third, Williamson Zion could make a comeback to the Pelicans
The Suns and Pelicans series are in suspense over Booker's injury. At present, the Suns still have the advantage, after all, there is still one more home field, even if they play to grab seven, the suns have a greater chance of winning. However, the Pelicans' Ingram and McCollum are too fierce, and the scorers in these two days are in a state of explosion, and if they continue to run wild, it is difficult to resist paul alone.
Moreover, the Pelicans' champion Williamson may also make a comeback. Prior to today's game, Zion had participated in warm-up training, and since he had been able to complete a difficult layup, it was clear that Zion had almost fully recovered and was likely to be able to play at any time. If Williamson returns, the Pelicans' chances of advancing to the semifinals will be greatly improved.
The series between the Suns and pelicans is believed to be very long, the two teams will have to play at least 6 or even 7 games, although the Suns' record ranks first in the league, but Booker's hamstring injury disrupts all the Opportunities of the Suns, and next, the core of Ayton and Crowder needs to stand up and score.