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The Knicks scored into the Eastern Conference Finals and many people proved themselves, but the only one played without value, and the 5 first round of transactions was too much

5:51pm, 28 May 2025【Basketball】

On May 28, today's Knicks and Pacers' Eastern Conference Final G4 is estimated to have many fans already known the result. The Pacers relied on multiple points to laugh to the end. Halliburton scored 35 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists and 4 steals. He became the first player in history to make 30+10+15+0 mistakes, and a top traditional point guard. With his connection, Sika scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in the game, Nesmith scored 16 points, and Mathering scored 20 points.

The Knicks have tried their best on their core players in this game, but Thibodeau has not made any arrangements. Brunson made 9 of 19 shots in the game, made 2 of 6 three-pointers and scored 31 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists. As a team leader, he tried his best. Although he only scored 2 points in the final quarter of this game, Brunson's overall performance has been good so far in the playoffs, especially at critical moments, he deserves the title of the best key player of the year.

Towns made 8 of 15 shots in the game, 1 of 2 three-pointers and scored 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Towns has a clear advantage in the inside line against the Pacers. What is puzzling is that Towns has no ball rights at all without the big headwind. To be precise, Thibodeau can't remember him. He is willing to let Brunson run 17 seconds alone and then play singles, so he doesn't have too many offensive opportunities. You must know that it was Towns who helped the team reverse the opponent in the last quarter in G3 and scored 20+8 in the last quarter. He lost the ball right in this game again!

As a top insider, he is even said to be the undoubted second leader of this team. As a result, his ball rights are similar to Anunobi and Bridges. Anunobi has performed well in the playoffs so far. He has played at the same level as that of an offense and defense. He made 7 of 16 shots in this game, 1 of 7 three-pointers and scored 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks. So far in the playoffs, Anunobi has averaged 16 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. His performance is also worth the 5-year maximum salary he signed in the offseason. He is a player who cannot fully display his value, just like Halliburton.

Bridges made 6 of 15 shots in this game, 4 of 5 three-pointers and scored 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. The three-pointer efficiency alone is also good, but his mid-range is too bad, so I can't understand it. Bridges is also a blue-collar player. Thibodeau insists that he plays the ball forward and gives him enough tactical status. It feels that his tactical status is sometimes more than Towns, but everyone has seen his performance. If he is allowed to make three-pointers safely, reduce wave shots, and give the ball rights to the players in need, the result of this game may be different.

Bridges' performance has indeed been very bad after entering the Western Conference Finals. He has scored 32 points in the last two games, and has averaged 17 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting percentage of 42.3%, and three-point shooting percentage of 40%. Bridges averaged 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.9 blocks in the entire playoffs. His shooting percentage is 44.6% and his three-pointers are 34%. Although his score in the division finals has improved compared to his performance throughout the playoffs, his overall shooting efficiency has also declined.

For now, Bridges lost his net worth in the playoffs. He is the most disappointing of the major core players. Even though he has contributed key defenses in both games against the Celtics, in terms of his performance, he has not become a player of the expected level of the Knicks. In order to get him, the Knicks gave all of it. They not only paid many players, but also gave 4 unprotected first-round picks and 1 protected first-round pick.

Generally speaking, the players who can use so many first rounds are mostly stars of the level of Davis and Lillard, at least players of the league's superstar level. As a result, the Knicks gave him so much, and it can also be seen from this that the Knicks' expectations for him. There is a saying that Bridges played the performance he deserved. He is a blue-collar worker of this level, but the Knicks had too high expectations for him. He did not play the performance that the Knicks expected, and he did not play the value of 5 first-round picks.

There may be some fans here saying: Anunobi's performance is not worth 200 million in 5 years? To be honest, I think it's worth it. Anunobi is definitely the top three leader in the active league. His ball-holding offensive ability is better than Bridges, and his single defense ability is also better. His salary this season is 31st, and he is a player with the strongest three leader in the league.

Bridges also faces renewal in the offseason. I think the Knicks will most likely keep him. After all, what they want is the system of Villanova's Three Musketeers. This team is always the team of Brunson, Hart and Bridges. It is estimated that Bridges can also win a big contract. The reason why Towns can't get so much ball rights is probably because of this. He came to this team late and his position in the team has not been recognized.

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