Is it so exciting? The East is 0-2, the East is 20-2, the NBA is in chaos, even more chaotic than the West

Dear fans, do you dare to believe it? In the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs, the defending champion Celtics actually lost two consecutive home games, and they were all shocking reversals of more than 20 points! This plot is more exciting than a Hollywood blockbuster! Holding the second advantage in the Eastern Conference in the regular season, he is regarded as the most powerful contender for the championship, but now he is forced to the edge of the cliff. The situation of 0-2 lagging behind almost declares the early end of their road to defending the title. What is even more shocking is that the Cavaliers, the number one in the East, also suffered the same fate and fell behind 0-2! Is this still the NBA we are familiar with? This is going to change the world in the east! What exactly caused the collapse of these two strong teams? The fall of the Celtics was by no means accidental. Looking back at this series, their problems were exposed to the fullest. The strength of the regular season covers the team's lack of adaptability at critical moments. Although the Knicks rank third in the East, their resilience and tactical execution are far superior to the Celtics. The G1 reversal has sounded the alarm, but the Celtics seem to have not learned their lessons. In the

G2 game, the Celtics once held a huge advantage of 20 points, and seemed to be sure to win. However, the charm of basketball games lies in their unpredictability. The Knicks did not give up. They strengthened oppression on the defensive end, blossomed at multiple points on the offensive end, and gradually eroded the Celtics' leading advantage. And what about the Celtics? The offensive end is stagnant, the tactical choices are too single, and there is a lack of effective communication and cooperation between players.

What is even more disappointing is the performance of the Celtics core player. As the team's number one scorer, Tatum felt cold and had low offensive efficiency in two consecutive games. As the team leader, he did not stand up at critical moments and lead the team out of the predicament. Although Brown occasionally flashes, his stability is insufficient and he cannot continue to provide firepower support to the team.

In addition to the sluggish core players, the Celtics' overall three-point shooting percentage is also terrible. As a team with three-pointers as the main offensive method, the shooting percentage of 10 of 40 shots is simply disastrous. The inaccuracy of the three-pointer directly led to the team's firepower on the offensive end and also gave the Knicks more opportunities to counterattack.

In contrast, the Knicks showed strong team cohesion and resilience. As the team's offensive core, Brunson stood up at critical moments and helped the team stabilize the situation with stable scores. Other players also perform their own duties, actively compete on the defensive end and take decisive action on the offensive end. It is this kind of team basketball that helped the Knicks complete two shocking reversals.

Of course, we cannot ignore the tactical arrangements of Knicks head coach Thibodeau. He formulated a careful defensive strategy based on the characteristics of the Celtics, which successfully limited the performance of the Celtics core players. At the same time, he also fully utilized the advantages of the Knicks on the offensive end, using fast counterattacks and multi-point blossoms to disrupt the Celtics' defensive rhythm.

In addition to the Celtics, the Cavaliers, the number one in the East, also encountered the same dilemma. They also lost two consecutive games at home and were beaten by the Pacers. This makes people wonder whether the overall strength of the Eastern Conference team has been overestimated? Or is the intensity of the playoffs exceeding their expectations? The 0-2 trail between the Celtics and the Cavaliers undoubtedly cast a shadow on the Eastern Conference playoffs. These two teams that are highly anticipated are now at risk of being eliminated. This makes people sigh that there is no eternal king in the NBA field, only challengers who are constantly improving.

For the Celtics, they must adjust their status as soon as possible and find a solution to the problem. Tatum needs to regain his feel, and the team needs to strengthen communication and cooperation and formulate more flexible tactics. If they can't make changes in the next game, it's not impossible to be swept out.

What will the ending of the East? Is it a Jedi counterattack for the Celtics and the Cavaliers, or a dark horse counterattack for the Knicks and the Pacers? Let's wait and see!