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Without key personnel, the playoffs are destined to be uneventful
The first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs is out, the Heat beat the Bulls to win the last playoff ticket in the East, the Celtics will face the Heat, the 76ers will take on the Knicks, the Bucks will face the Pacers, and the Cavaliers will face the Magic. However, this playoff game is destined to be troubled by the lack of key personnel on some teams, and for the Heat, the first problem they face in the playoffs is the injury of the team's number one star, Butler. Butler is out with an injury, which makes the Heat's outlook unpredictable. Although the Heat managed to lock up the last playoff spot in the East under Herro, they could well face the Celtics without Butler.
Celtic: The Big Four are here, and the battle for revenge is imminent
In contrast, Celtic have been on a rampage this season. The coming together of the Big Four makes them a formidable force in the East. The defeat in last season's Eastern Conference finals is still on the minds of the team, who are hungry for revenge this season. And without Butler, the Heat may easily advance.
Knicks: Lack Randle, face Embiid's challenge
The Knicks are also facing a lot of difficulties in the matchup with the 76ers. Although they won five straight games in the closing stages to move up to second place in the East, the absence of Randle took a toll on their interior strength. And the 76ers' Embiid is in great shape, and he has recently won nine consecutive games, making the Knicks face a severe test in this matchup.
Bucks: Brother Alphabet is injured, and the outlook is clouded
The Bucks also face a lot of difficulties when facing the Pacers. In particular, the team's core brother was injured in the closing stages, and his fitness became an uncertain factor in the team's future. If he doesn't return healthy, the Bucks are likely to have a first-round trip to the playoffs this season, and the Cavaliers-Magic matchup is a match of equal strength. The Cavaliers were knocked out in the first round of last year's playoffs, and they are eager to prove themselves this season. However, the Magic should not be underestimated, and although they are young, they are not inferior. This matchup is destined to be a tight contest, and who will have the last laugh remains to be seen in the outcome of the match.
Although the Eastern Conference playoff matchups have been released, the difficulties faced by the teams are worrying. The absence of key players makes the outcome of the game even more unpredictable. And strong teams such as the Celtics and 76ers are expected to easily advance in the absence of key personnel. But in the end, it will depend on the performance on the court, so let's wait and see who can have the last laugh.