The G5 life-and-death battle in the Eastern Conference Finals! Towns plays with injuries? Can Smith save the master on the spot? The suspense of the victory and loss is full of

The G5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals is about to begin, and the life-and-death battle between the Knicks and the Pacers has attracted much attention. However, the injury reports released by both sides have instantly hung the hearts of fans - Knicks' Towns and Pacers' Smith are both listed as doubts, which will add more uncertainty to the results of the game.

Downs suffered a left knee contusion in the Eastern Conference Finals G4, and the injury process was heartbreaking. In the final quarter, he collided with Pacers player Nesmith in his knee and fell to the ground in pain. Even so, Towns still insisted on finishing the game with injuries and showed tenacious fighting spirit. But according to US media reports, when he walked out of the locker room after the game, he was careful every step and constantly adjusted his knee posture, and the pain was obviously still continuing.

After joining the Knicks this season, Towns was in a state of great shape and was successfully selected into the third team of the All-China Team of the Regular Season. In the first four games of the Eastern Conference Finals, he averaged 25.8 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, with impressive data. Faced with a desperate situation, G3 scored 20 points and 8 rebounds in the last quarter, leading the team to complete a 20-point reversal, and was the Knicks' absolute hero. Now that he is in doubt, the Knicks' inside strength will be greatly reduced, and offense and rebound protection will face severe tests.

On the other side, Smith of the Pacers also suffered from injuries. In previous games, he sprained his ankle and although he insisted on playing, his ankle pain worsened and his condition was significantly affected. Smith performed well this season. In the 47 games he played, he averaged 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 52.3%, and an astonishing 46.3% of his three-point shooting percentage. The output of three-pointers is also considerable. He has secured the team's third position to start. In the playoffs, he averaged 15.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, ranked fourth in the team in scoring, and tied for the first place with Sika. He is an indispensable force on the Pacers' offense and defense. If he is absent, the Pacers' forward strength and defensive strength will be weakened.

At present, the Knicks are behind 1-3 and are already standing on the edge of the cliff; the Pacers hold the match point and only need to win another game to advance to the finals. In this critical G5, whether Towns and Smith play will undoubtedly become a key factor in the direction of the game. Did Towns return with injuries and turn the tide to save the Knicks? Or is Smith's comeback from the live line to help the Pacers make the final decision? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss!