And we're on to the conference semifinals! The dust has settled on a wild first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, and eight teams remain in the hunt for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Can the Celtics withstand a series without Kristaps Porzingis? Will the Knicks' relentless work on the glass drive them toward their first title since 1973? How will the Wolves overcome clunky late-game offense? So many questions.
To answer them, we've identified each team's biggest strength -- something that could put it into the conference finals -- and a potentially fatal flaw that could derail its season.