With the Nuggets leading the Thunder 2-1, the Cavaliers 1-2, the Celtics 0-2, and the NBA playoffs quarterfinals are basically released

On May 10, the NBA playoffs ended two games. In the first game, the Eastern Conference No. 1 Cavaliers refused to lose three consecutive games and defeated the Pacers 126-104 away to win a game. In another match, the Nuggets defeated the Thunder 113-104 after overtime. With the Nuggets leading the Thunder 2-1, the Cavaliers 1-2, the Celtics 0-2, the top four in the NBA playoffs were basically released.

In the competition between the Cavaliers and the Pacers, Mitchell continued his hot touch in the first two games of this round of the series, making 14 of 29 shots and scoring 43 points. As the Pacers chased the score again, Mitchell played a key role, with breakthroughs, jump shots, fouls, and beautiful defense to take over the game. Halliburton, the Pacers' boss, only scored 4 points in this game.

The Pacers are currently very likely to win this series, because the Cavaliers cannot always expect Mitchell to perform in every game, and the Cavaliers will be in trouble once Mitchell is not in shape. The two teams have played 8 times in all competitions in the past, with the Pacers having the advantage of 6 wins and 2 losses, which is a bit of a restraint of the Cavaliers. As long as the Pacers win the game at home, the Cavaliers are in danger.

Celtics also lost two home games in a row. After missing the Eastern Conference Finals and the MVP last season, Tatum was determined to prove himself, which became his psychological burden. In 2 games with the Knicks, Tatum made 12 of 42 shots, which was too ironic. Like the Pacers, the Knicks also have quite strong tenacity. The team is more united and cohesive, and there is great hope of overthrowing the Celtics. The key to this match between the Warriors and the Timberwolves depends on Curry's injury recovery. If Curry can return in time and is in excellent form, the Warriors have a better chance to advance. But Curry is currently injured due to a hamstring and is still a bit far from a fixed-point jumper, so he may continue to miss it. You should know that the Warriors had just played 7 games with the Rockets in the last round of the series, and the whole team consumed a lot. Facing the impact of the young Timberwolves, the Warriors may not be able to withstand it. The Timberwolves entered the Western Conference Final last season and their overall strength is good. As long as they make good use of the inside advantages of Gobert and others and shoot less three-pointers, they can eliminate the Warriors.

Nuggets have similar strengths to the Thunder, and the Nuggets have more hope of reaching the Western Conference Finals. The Nuggets, who have experienced winning the championship, have withstood too many tests. They have defeated the Clippers in the playoffs this season and won all 2 overtime games. Even if Jokic is in poor form, Gordon, who is both offensive and defensive, can hit a key goal, and win two finals in the playoffs, tied for one three-pointer, and has a big heart. The Thunder seemed to be lacking in confidence during the stalemate of the game. Players such as Alexander dared not shoot. No player could stand up and scored only 2 points in overtime. If this round of series continues, the Nuggets will be more confident to advance.

Playoff forecast: Pacers 4-2 Cavaliers, Knicks 4-1 Celtics, Timberwolves 4-1 Warriors, Nuggets 4-2 Thunder.