The New York Knicks were really choked up this time, being beaten by 32 points by the Indiana Pacers in Game 4, and the two teams tied the two teams at 2-2 in the second round of the playoffs. This game can be said to be a carnival for the Pacers, while the Knicks seem to have been siphoned off half their lives and can only watch their opponents perform on their home court.
One of the reasons for the Knicks' poor performance this time is that they are seriously understaffed. You think, a team that should have rotated frequently, but now it is full of injuries and illnesses, and can only rely on so many people to support the scene. Coach Thibodeau's Iron Man policy, although it allowed the team to perform well in the regular season, turned into a double-edged sword when it came to crunch time. The players are tired like something, especially Hart, who usually plays frighteningly long hours, no, the physical strength is not exhausted at the critical moment, and the defense naturally becomes an ornament.
When it came to the specifics of this game, the Pacers seized the opportunity to take a big lead. The Knicks' defensive system is not as good as it should be due to lack of personnel, and the Pacers' side is well-staffed, both offensive and defensive. In the game, you can see that the Pacers' fast offense and teamwork are like playing Go, moving, passing, scoring, every step is vigorous, and the Knicks are dumb cannons, no matter how they play.
The Pacers' victory in this G4 can be described as a wave of taking away the game. The advantage that has been established from the beginning has boosted their morale, while the Knicks are confused, obviously blinded by the Pacers' onslaught. At this point, the Knicks can only rely on those three reasonably healthy guards to stay afloat, but that's obviously a drop in the bucket.
In the next game, if the Pacers continue to maintain this state, it is almost impossible for the Knicks to turn the tables. If the Knicks want to make a difference in the next game, they must solve this big problem of personnel shortage, and coach Thibodeau also needs to change his strategy and no longer hold on to a few main players.
As you can see from this game, the Knicks' strategy and staffing are in need of an overhaul. If they want to make a difference in the next games, they have to solve the problem at the root. And the Pacers, as long as they continue to maintain this momentum, believe they can go far in the next games.
In short, the Knicks really planted their shortcomings this time, and the Pacers showed their deep heritage and excellent teamwork ability. In the next game, whether the Knicks can cheer up and resolve the predicament will be the focus of attention of all fans. The Pacers, on the other hand, only need to maintain their current rhythm and continue to play their fast-break and team strengths to have a good chance of going far in the playoffs.
This game is not only a sports competition, but also a lively tactical and strategic lesson. It tells us that basketball, or any team sport, is not only a contest of individual ability, but also a contest of team wisdom and physical strength. In this high-intensity, high-confrontation environment, how to effectively mobilize the ability of each player and how to make the optimal tactical arrangement in the limited human resources is a big challenge for every coach.
For the Knicks, this loss may be a wake-up call. It not only reflects the team's shortcomings in staffing, but also a comprehensive test of the entire tactical system. In the future, they need to pay more attention to the management of the physical condition of their players, and at the same time, they need to make necessary adjustments and optimizations in tactics to prevent similar situations from happening again.
And for the Pacers, this win would be a huge boost in their confidence. Through this game, the whole team will undoubtedly be more united and their confidence will be greatly enhanced. The management and coaching staff need to continue to maintain the team's fighting power, while also being wary of the potential risks of overconfidence.
Overall, this game is not only a basketball game, but also a battle of tactical intelligence, teamwork and human resource management. It allows us to see the hidden details and deep challenges of sports. In the next games, no matter what the result is, I hope that all teams can learn from it, continue to improve, and show more exciting games to fans all over the world.