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Ten times a late-season injury has changed a team’s fortunes across sports
- The 2019 NBA Finals saw Durant and Thompson suffer injuries that dramatically altered the Warriors' championship trajectory.
- Kyrie Irving's knee injury in 2015 Finals left the Cavaliers short-handed against the Warriors.
- Derrick Rose’s ACL tear in 2012 reshaped the Chicago Bulls’ playoff run and his career trajectory.
- Brock Purdy’s NFC Championship exit capped a historic rookie run for the 49ers in 2023.
- Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson’s injuries created a domino effect, impacting the 2019 title chase.
- Historical backups stepped in, mirroring cases like Nick Foles replacing Carson Wentz in 2017.
- The 1999-2000 Cincinnati Bearcats missed higher heights after Kenyon Martin’s injury.
- The 2015 Cavaliers faced challenges as multiple top players were sidelined in the Finals.
- Dramatic charting across sports shows how a single injury can redefine postseason outcomes.
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