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The Thunder Cavaliers have become a "ruthless character" in the NBA playoffs. Is the championship really going to change hands?

5:15am, 10 May 2025Basketball

The plot of the NBA playoffs is simply more exciting than that of a TV series! I originally thought that the Lakers and Bucks were so popular all the way, but the good guy was beaten to the bottom of the first round and was in danger of falling behind 1-3. On the contrary, the Thunder and the Cavaliers, the two regular season firsts, directly staged a "sweep script" and pressed their opponents to the ground to rub 4-0. Who would have thought of this!

Let's talk about thunder first, Alexander is simply a "humanoid scoring machine"! He averaged 32.7 points per game and won the first place in the league. His three shooting percentages were almost at the threshold of the "180 Club". He could also steal and block the shots on the defensive end. He scored 20+ points in 72 consecutive games, directly tied Jordan's record, with a shooting percentage of 58% at critical moments, which is scary!

Looking at the entire team, the defensive efficiency is the first in the league, the offense is not weak, and the five-forward tactics have filled the three-point threat. The key is that this group of young people has a very cost-effective and has a wealth of salary space. They have a lot of draft picks in the future, and are definitely "potential stocks". But then again, their shortcomings are quite obvious. Inside Homgren is too thin and can easily suffer if he encounters a strong insider. At critical moments, he expects Alexander to play singles, and his opponents will easily lose their temper if he has a pair of matches. His three-point shooting rate has also declined, and he is even more overwhelmed when he encounters high-intensity defense.

Cavaliers are not inferior. The double towers formed by Mobley and Allen are simply the "gate" in the inside. It is more difficult for the opponent to score in the inside than reaching the sky! As the leader, Mitchell can stand up and fight hard at critical moments, but his stability needs to be mentioned. The team's tactics revolve around the double towers, and cooperate with Garland's organization, the tacit understanding is beyond words. But they have many problems. The two cores in the backcourt are not tall enough, so they are easily targeted when they encounter tall wings. The double towers consume a lot of physical energy, and if they are injured, the inside will collapse directly; the offense is too dependent on Mitchell, and the coach's ability to adapt on the spot has not been tested much.

Although these two teams are in a very strong momentum now, it is difficult to meet in the finals! Old-fashioned teams such as the Celtics, Warriors, and Nuggets are not vegetarians, and any team can compete with them. But this is the charm of the NBA! Until the last moment, I will never know who the championship will fall!

We fans love to watch such ups and downs! What surprises will Thunder and the Knights bring in the future? Do you think they can really compete in the finals?

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