The NBA playoffs are not only hot, but also twisty enough to make every basketball fan's heart go through a roller coaster. Especially in these games, some controversial blows and injuries to the stars seem to add a few sharp dives to this roller coaster. Today, let's talk about the Bucks' two-star injury, Boshen's absence, and the Knicks' bad luck in three key free throws.
Let's take a look at the Bucks. The bombshell explosives of Antetokounmpo and Lillard are currently in the recovery stage. The latest update shows that there is only a 25% chance that Antetokounmpo will play, which is undoubtedly a big blow for the Bucks. However, although Lillard is also injured, he is much more likely to return to the court than his brother. It's like if you buy two lottery tickets, one of which may win a side prize, and the other is basically a piece of waste paper. But no matter what, the rest of the Bucks players have to work hard, after all, the game waits for no one.
Take a look at Porzingis, the player known as "The Wave God" has been determined to miss the upcoming series due to a right calf strain. This is not a small blow to the Celtics, as their interior strength is greatly reduced. The good news is that if the Celtics can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, Boshen is expected to make a comeback. It's like your superhero team is suddenly missing one, but fortunately, the villain hasn't arrived yet, and there's still a chance to wait for the hero to come back to life.
Let's talk about the Knicks' three key blows. In the G5 matchup with the 76ers, some decisions of the referees directly affected the outcome of the game. First, in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, Maxey was missed for walking, and the 76ers profited. Then Brunson's shot was touched by Batum and the ball went out of bounds, this time it was also missed, and the 76ers profited again. And the Knicks were also wrongjudged in overtime because of Hart's mistake, which led to the 76ers profiting. It's like you're catching a plane and the taxi driver takes the wrong route three times and delays your trip.
The NBA's playoffs are always full of suspense and surprises. Whether it's the injury of the star or the blowing penalty at the critical moment, it is enough to make every game full of highlights. For fans, although they sometimes feel unhappy because the team suffers, this is also the charm of sports competition. As for the Bucks and Knicks fans, they may need to prepare some heart medicine, after all, such a game is too exciting.