Believe it or not! After the Knights 1-3 Pacers, bring five indisputable facts!

In the G4 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the NBA playoffs that ended today, the Cavaliers lost 109-129 away to the Pacers, and the big score came to 1-3, which gave us five facts that cannot be ignored.

Fact 1: The Cavaliers are on the verge of elimination, and their confidence is severely damaged.

The Cavaliers have a proud record of 64 wins and 18 losses in the regular season, firmly locking in the top of the Eastern Conference, showing their position as the king. In the first round, facing the Heat, they swept 4-0 with the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves, showing strong dominance, which made fans full of endless imagination about their prospects for winning the championship. But in the semi-finals, they encountered an injury crisis and were first behind 0-2. Although all players in G3 won a victory, G4's crushing defeat left them on the edge of the cliff and were basically eliminated. The situation of 1-3 behind allows the Cavaliers to give the match point to their opponents. What's more serious is that they lose confidence and they are likely to be eliminated by the Pacers and miss the subsequent schedule.

Fact 2: Mitchell was injured and the team's core faced a test

Before this game, Mitchell was the absolute core of the Cavaliers' offensive end. He averaged 31.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game in the playoffs. The data is dazzling and it is the team's biggest reliance on offense. But in today's game, the Cavaliers were 41 points behind in the first half, and Mitchell did not play in the second half. According to team reporter Ethan Sands, Mitchell suffered from a strained calf and an injury to his left ankle. Once Mitchell is unable to play in the next game, the Cavaliers' offense will be in a huge dilemma, and the already difficult situation will become even more dangerous, and it will be almost impossible for the team to achieve a reversal.

Fact 3: The inside double towers were blown up, and the defensive system was shaken

For a long time, Mobley Jr. and Allen Jr. were key factors for the team to suppress their opponents. Mobri is a new DPOY, and Allen is also excellent in defense, but facing the Pacers Siakam and Turner, they were completely defeated. In this game, Siakam made 9 of 10 shots, efficiently scored 21 points and 6 rebounds, and Turner also scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. In contrast, Allen scored only 2 points and 2 rebounds, while Mobley Jr. had 10 points and 5 rebounds, and the huge gap in data showed his disadvantages. This not only opened the Cavaliers' inside defensive portal, but also did a very poor job of protecting rebounds. The team's original proud interior advantage disappeared and the defensive system was shaky.

Fact 4: The front line talent is insufficient, and the tactical execution is limited. The Cavaliers mainly rely on the backcourt double-gun Garland and Mitchell's offense, while the defense relies on Mobley Jr. and Allen, and the forward position has always been the team's shortcomings. The main ability of the starting front Struss lies in receiving and shooting, lacking independent attack and hard-solving skills, and the same is true for substitute Hunter. In such a high-intensity positional battle like the playoffs, the role of forward players is crucial. They need to use their height and body shape to solve offensive and defensive problems, but the Cavaliers' forwards are difficult to assume such a heavy responsibility, which has greatly restricted the team's tactical execution. When facing the Pacers' targeted defense, it is difficult to find an effective way to break the deadlock.

Fact 5: The Cavaliers are unable to perform a reversal miracle. The Pacers are aiming at the Eastern Conference Finals

Judging from the historical data and actual situation of the game, the probability of falling behind 1-3 is slim. Although the Cavaliers launched a counterattack in the fourth quarter of G4, the huge gap between 41 points behind in the first half made a turnaround an almost impossible task. Especially in such a fierce game as the Eastern Conference semi-finals, it is almost unrealistic to make up for the huge disadvantage if you want to make a point in one quarter. On the other hand, the Pacers are only one step away from the Eastern Conference Finals and are in high morale. As long as they maintain their state and adjust their tactics reasonably, it is only a matter of time before they enter the Eastern Conference Finals.

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