In this week’s episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we dive deep into our ongoing Autopsy Report series, breaking down the shocking and unceremonious playoff exits of the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Once considered title contenders, both teams now face serious questions about their future with financial pressures looming and roster changes on the horizon. We analyze:

• What went wrong for the Celtics and Cavaliers
• Impact of injuries, coaching decisions, and star performances
• Potential offseason trades, free agency moves, and salary cap issues
• Future outlook for stars like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Donovan Mitchell, and Darius Garland

Then, we shift gears and preview the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. A rivalry rekindled from last year’s playoff showdown now reaches new heights. Can the Knicks finally return to the ECF for the first time since 2000, or will Tyrese Haliburton and the red-hot Pacers punch their ticket back to the Finals?

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