In the opening stages of the NBA playoffs, it appeared few, if any first-round series would require a long-term commitment to settle the score. However, with the help of home cooking and untimely injuries, three matchups remain ongoing.
If not for the basketball gods smiting the Los Angeles Clippers, the Western Conference may have both of its semifinal showdowns decided. Yet two major injuries have turned the tables on what initially appeared an open-and-shut case.
In the Eastern Conference, home-court advantage has heavily swayed two evenly matched series. The other nearly saw the underdog sprint ahead before stumbling toward the finish line on Tuesday.
Let's take a look at the available postseason schedule and the three Game 6 showdowns set for Friday night.
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers
This section almost read much differently. The Toronto Raptors again falling short in the first round. Paul George carrying the Indiana Pacers on his back with a marvelous 39-point outing. All that good stuff.
Instead, Indiana squandered a 13-point lea ...
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