Denver Nuggets - Portland Trail Blazers

A very big coefficient for the Knicks who can be said to dominate the series 3-1, and the Celtics without their leader Tatum. You can throw around phrases like an injured beast being more dangerous, but it seems that the series will end with these exact games.

I believe that the Knicks will close the series in Boston tonight. Tatum's injury will not only affect this series, but also for a long time. Although I am sure that the Celtics will show a championship character and not give up, I think they will miss JT in crucial moments of the game. And in this series, with him as their clutch player, they have not lost any games. Unless there is some sort of cosmic upset, the Knicks will advance. I am also excited to see how the New York fans will react, given that they have won all 5 away games in these playoffs. And an interesting fact is that one of their leaders, Towns, has won 11 out of the last 13 playoff games on the road.

I don't believe it will be a close fight here. There will be a blowout in one direction, and I think the home team will take it in Boston. Tatum's injury should motivate the team, those who are truly determined to play. Brown should take on a bigger role, Porzingis/Holiday need to step up. The tension is rising for the Knicks, because now they have to close the series, which should make their somewhat shaky offense even more challenging.