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The NBA playoffs have unexpectedly progressed this season, with many of the stars who have long been considered the masters of the playoffs, such as James, Durant, Curry and Antetokounmpo, unexpectedly leaving the court in the division semifinals, which is very surprising and shocking. The landscape in the East has also changed significantly, with the Heat, 76ers and Bucks once dominating to be replaced by the young Knicks, Pacers and Cavaliers. In the West, the Nuggets became the anchors of the Diaoyutai, the Mavericks eliminated the Clippers with an injury to the Clippers, and the Timberwolves swept the Suns with ease. In this season of rising freshmen, the Nuggets have emerged as the dominant players in the West, and the Celtics dominate the East.
The key to achieving more in the playoffs, and to make the most breakthroughs in the playoffs, is to gain experience, stay fit and perform at the best of your core players. However, as the dominant players in the regular season, the Celtics seem to have some deficiencies in each of these areas. While their duo have been solid against Eastern teams, they have been bullied against Western teams this season. In stark contrast, the Nuggets have done a pretty good job of all three. Jokic showed a superbly high basketball IQ, and when Murray was restricted, Gordon and Porter stepped up. While the Nuggets only have five starters to stay competitive, there are often surprises off the bench.
However, among the many young teams, there is one that is particularly sad. This season, they have been plagued by injuries and the team has almost exhausted all their strength, and the future looks to be full of challenges. With an average of 33 points per game, they are still unsustainable, and they have become the NBA's cheap supergiants.
The Knicks, as an NBA super commercial team, have not had a good record over the past decade or so. But with Brunson's arrival, the team's situation began to change a bit. Last season, they went 47-35 in the regular season and reached the divisional semifinals of the playoffs. This season, they finished the regular season with a 50-32 record and finished second in the East. Brunson was instrumental, and he showed great performances in both the regular season and the playoffs. However, the Knicks' predicament is obvious. Randle and Bogda have been injured for the entire season, while other players have also been plagued by injuries. Thibodeau's paranoia also put the team in a state of severe attrition.
Brunson's upbringing has been remarkable, and he's risen to become a superstar. His dominance has been on full display in the playoffs, breaking many all-time records. However, he also faced the problem of renewing his contract. While the Knicks are ready to offer a contract extension with a maximum salary, Brunson doesn't seem to be in a hurry to make a decision on the offer. He led the team to a great playoff performance, but he also needed more helpers.
Brunson's performance this season has been truly impressive. His dominance in the playoffs has even surpassed that of some of the duo's players. Despite the difficulties his Knicks have had in terms of personnel, his individual abilities are unquestionable. If the Knicks can stay healthy next season, they still have a chance to challenge the Celtics.
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