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The past does not matter in the Eastern Conference Finals

Related Topics: Detroit Pistons, Jalen Brunson

The Knicks are going to play in an Eastern Conference Finals game tomorrow. Just reflect on that before anything else.

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Alright, where were we?

Before every playoff series in any sport, one of the top things that is looked at as part of the pre-series analysis is the recent history between the two teams in question. Specifically, the season series.

The Knicks went 2-1 against the Indiana Pacers in the regular season, winning by 25 and 13 in their two victories. Good sign, right?

Well, the Knicks went 1-7 in the regular season against the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics before going a combined 8-4 against them in the postseason.