The Cavaliers lost two consecutive home courts and were forced to a cliff, so what about the best coach? Atkinson may not be able to escape the curse

The Cavaliers, who won the first place in the Eastern Conference in the regular season, directly swept the Heat, who had no leader 4-0 in the first round. However, in the second round, facing the Pacers who swept the Bucks to the Gentleman out in the first round, the team encountered a great challenge. They lost 9 points at home in the first match, but in the crucial second game, when they were once led by as many as 20 points, they were defeated by Halliburton, losing 119-120, and losing another game, and the total score was 0-2.

According to statistics, in NBA history, in the single-round series of playoffs, the team that led 2-0 away from home in a large score finally advanced 38 times, and was eliminated by only 5 times. They lost two games in a row at home. They will have to go to the Indiana Cavaliers in the next two games, and will be under great pressure. If the Cavaliers really encounter the first round game this time, then the best coach's curse may be effective in Atkinson again. Not to mention that Atkinson won the Best Coach Award this year, two of the Best Coaches in the past three seasons have been dismissed. Monty Williams, who was elected the best coach in the 21-22 season, led the Suns to the finals that season, and then was removed from the Pistons, but he could not escape the fate of the class. Mike Brown, who was elected the best coach in the 22-23 season, led the Kings to the 16-year playoff drought and was also fired this season. The only exception is Thunder coach Dagenot, who won the best coach in the 23-24 season. After this game, Atkinson also took the initiative to take responsibility. He said he regretted not letting more players play. The team was obviously overdrawn in the final quarter. Since he knew his problem, why didn't he realize this problem in the game and expand the team's rotation lineup? If even Atkinson himself was already panicked, then the Cavaliers' series will probably be defeated by the following. Even if he is not swept out, he may face the dilemma of being swept by a gentleman (4-1). The current Cavaliers are actually just like the Hawks who previously had Millsap, Korver, Horford, Joe Johnson and others. Although they can achieve good results in the regular season with the strength of the team, in the playoffs, if Mitchell is a lone hero, they will inevitably be difficult to resist the Pacers who unite.

The Cavaliers' main players Garland, Mobley and Hunter are all injured. Even if they can return in the subsequent games, their condition is difficult to guarantee. On the other hand, the Pacers have a strong lineup. Although they are also a team basketball, their lineups are relatively balanced. With the champion coach Carlisle, they are not afraid of confronting the Cavaliers, which has not proved themselves in the playoffs. When they return to their home court in the next two games, the Pacers will not be afraid. As long as they win a victory, they will hold the match point. As for the Cavaliers, if they have been forced to the cliff, if they cannot turn the tables in this round of series or even be swept out, then Atkinson may really be unable to escape the curse of "The Best Coach was fired".