On April 28, Beijing time, the first round of the NBA playoffs continued to unfold, and there were still 6 groups of showdowns that had not yet determined the winner, and in the past night, 3 more stars came to the new dynamics. Among them, Warriors star Curry has finally returned to the starting lineup, Suns star Booker is about to return from injury, and defending champion Bucks star Middleton is not optimistic.
The Warriors and Nuggets will usher in the G5 competition, and Curry, who has played as a substitute for four consecutive games, has finally returned to the starting lineup. I really didn't expect that Curry's starters have become a blockbuster news, and it can only be said that Curry is really too selfless, playing as a substitute in 4 consecutive playoff games, which is still very rare. This time, Cole finally decided to change sides, but instead of taking Poole down, he withdrew Looney, and the new version of death five directly started.
It seems that Cole has begun to run into the next game, and in the first four games, the new death five small teamed up for 32 minutes, and the coordination was not very smooth. Compared with the previous Death Five, this lineup is shorter in height and is likely to fall into foul trouble, and Curry also reminded the team to avoid fouls, but to play the speed advantage, so that the advantage can be used to make up for the disadvantage. The Warriors are currently leading 3-1, and as long as they beat their opponents today, they can advance to the semifinals first, and then wait for the winners of the Grizzlies and Timberwolves.
The Suns have good news, according to the famous Woj report, Booker's recovery is progressing, and the earliest may be the first round of G6 or G7 comeback.
Booker was injured in the second game, diagnosed with a minor strain on the hamstring and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. Booker then missed three consecutive games, but the team withstood the pressure and led the Pelicans 3-2 under Paul. Now that Booker can return in the next game, they still have a good chance of ending the series and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
Compared to Booker, Defending Champion Bucks Middleton is less optimistic, and his left knee injury is expected to take longer than expected. Name Woj reported that he will be re-evaluated next week and is unlikely to return in the second round, with the best-case scenario being a comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Middleton suffered a left knee medial collateral ligament sprain in the first round of G2 and currently the team leads the Bulls 3-1, while semi-final opponents Celtic are already waiting for them. The Celtics will be more difficult to deal with than the Bulls, and if Middleton can't come back, the balance of the series will also tilt in favor of the Green Army.