There are more and more games in the second round of the playoffs this year, and some matchups have also shown some clues. In fact, as far as this year's playoffs are concerned, everyone has seen it, and it will always surprise people. For example, the Pacers and the Knicks were tied, and the Thunder won first and then lost. However, there are also a lot of recent developments worth paying attention to, and we can take a look. Mitchell's injury was confirmed, George officially refused, the Knicks had a new injury, and the Hawks became the big winner.
The Cavaliers vs. Celtics series, as we all know, is a round of suspense that is not very big. The difference in strength between the two sides is very large, and now the Cavaliers have bad news, that is, Mitchell has confirmed the injury. Judging from the relevant circumstances, Mitchell has a left calf strain. In this regard, it also has a greater impact on the team. Mitchell is the main player of the team, and if he has a problem, the only suspense of the game will be gone.
George, as the core of the Clippers, has also been busy with his own podcast recently. When asked if you were recruited by the Dream Team, would you go? As far as this matter is concerned, George gave a clear answer, that is, he would decline the invitation. Why is George so decisive? In fact, it is still for the sake of big contracts. This year is the year of hitting the big contract, and if you get injured in the Olympics, your value will be much less.
What does the Knicks say? After all, I still suffered my own bitter fruits. Thibodeau likes to use the main force ruthlessly, and there were injuries one after another in the second round of the playoffs, and now the main center Harden is also injured. Hatten suffered a compressed nerve in his shoulder. As far as this matter is concerned, it also has a lot of impact. Harden is a Knicks interior defensive stalwart, and if he has a problem, the team's interior collapses. I have to say, Thibodeau really can't do that anymore.
This year's draft draw has ended, and the biggest winner is actually the Eagles. The Eagles all know that they only have a 3% chance of getting the top pick, and they really got it. On the contrary, teams like the Pistons, they are quite depressed, especially the Pistons, which have the worst record for three consecutive years, and now they have only won the 5th pick for three consecutive years. Regardless, the swinging team doesn't necessarily get the top pick.
Kidd, as we all know, is a good coach in the league and has improved dramatically in this year's playoffs, which is something that is obvious to all. The Maverick has renewed his contract before, and now there is also specific information coming out. Kidd and the Mavericks agreed to a two-year contract that would run through the '27-28 season. I have to say that the Cuban is really good to old friends. Of course, Kidd is also talking with his record, and he is expected to reach the Western Conference finals this year.