The NBA playoffs continued, and two more second-round G2 games were played, and the Cavaliers and Mavericks both won on the road and tied the score. So far, the second round is 2-0 for 2 groups and 1-1 for 2 groups. Foreign media ESPN also updated the probability of winning the championship in a timely manner: Nuggets 1.4%, Mavericks 9%, and the first team as high as 32.2%
4 teams under 10%: Pacers 0.7%, Nuggets 1.4%, Cavaliers 7.9%, Mavericks 9%
It's normal for the Pacers not to be favored, and they were a bit lucky to get past the first round, with the opponent hurting two key players and a bit of a balance in their style of play. Of course, for this year's Pacers, the results have exceeded expectations, and every additional game will be earned.
The Nuggets are already standing on the edge of the cliff, and the next two away games are all games that must be won for the Nuggets, because no team in history has ever been able to achieve a 0-3 comeback, and the probability of a 1-3 reversal is also very small, unless a miracle happens. And the Nuggets don't have much room for adjustment, they can only look at the play of the main players, and someone must explode to have the possibility of winning.
The Cavaliers got better and found some ways to win, and with Mitchell at bay, the others waited for an opportunity to explode. The strength of the Mavericks and the Thunder is very close in itself, and after this game, the Mavericks have taken some advantage and then returned to their home court.
4 teams over 10%: Knicks 10.4%, Thunder 14.1%, Celtics 24.3%, Timberwolves 32.2%
That is, the four teams that are more likely to make it to the division finals, but the Knicks may be understaffed, and there are too many injuries to know how Thibodeau will deal with it. The Thunder's youth storm has made them fearless, believing that the first loss in the playoffs will not hit their confidence, as the so-called newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, and their unity and tenacity will be played in the game.
The Celtics were originally the most favored team, but a 24-point defeat still showed shortcomings, and when the opponent increased the defensive intensity, the performance of the core players will always be aberration. And now Porzingis is injured, which makes the team's box empty, so Mobley can break out and cut 11 points in the first quarter and 21 points in the whole game, which is very efficient. The reason why the team's performance is so inconsistent is because Tatum, who has been performing poorly since the start of the playoffs, and if he continues to play like this, the Green Army may have an even bigger upset.
The Timberwolves' defense is really too strong, making the Nuggets perform abnormally, and a point guard of Murray's level is not even good at dribbling in the face of the wolves. Their interior line has also caused a lot of wear and tear on Jokic, with Towns contributing on both ends of the floor, Reed excelling on offense, especially three-point shooting, and Gobert being able to focus on the defensive end. Of course, it is the evolution of Edwards who has raised the team's ceiling, he can be said to be the best player in the playoffs, and is even hailed as a new generation of teams, with strength, talent and heart. So the Timberwolves, now seen as the biggest favorites to win the championship, if realized, Edwards can become a god this year and become the new face of the league.