After complaining that there have been some boring blowouts (and the Lakers hadn’t even tipped off when I submitted my piece), yesterday’s Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals games were both nail biters. Well worth the wait.
The Eastern Conference matchup between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers had the added bonus of an overtime.
I have never been a fan of James Harden. His talent is undeniable, but I find his efforts to get fouled overshadow his contributions. Pair that with an inability to lead his team into the Finals, and I have bumped heads with many who stick to the fact that he is an elite basketball player.