Fans experienced several intense games during the 2024-25 NBA playoffs. As the postseason rapidly approaches its conclusion, excitement about who will be crowned the 2025 NBA champion is growing. In the meantime, Tiago Splitter has sparked debate with his brutally honest comments on the toughness of the EuroLeague compared to the NBA.
Recently, Splitter chimed in, playfully pointing out that the physicality in the EuroLeague simply doesn’t hold a candle to the intense action happening in the NBA.
“The strategic part, the toughness, how hard it is, like the physicality of the game. People have no clue how much more physical European basketball is. Consider the NBA, you touch a guy, it’s a foul. Here, to get a foul, man, you got to beg the referee to call you a foul, you know,” Splitter said (via EuroHoops).
Players, analysts, and fans frequently compare the NBA to various basketball leagues worldwide, and the chatter is always lively. In September 2024, Patrick Beverly caused quite a buzz by drawing comparisons between the NBA and the Greek league.
NBA Playoffs: Knicks vs. Pacers Game 3 Showdown
The New York Knicks put on a stellar display in their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. They continued their dominance in the conference semifinals against the 2024 NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics, clinching both series. However, they faced challenges in the conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.
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The Knicks lost the first two games of the series, creating a lot of pressure among both fans and players. Fortunately, they bounced back in Game 3. Jalen Brunson had an outstanding performance, scoring 23 points, along with one assist and two rebounds.
Karl-Anthony Towns also made a significant impact, recording 24 points, one assist, and 15 rebounds. These strong efforts led the Knicks to a 106-100 victory over the Pacers. They will play Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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