NearWessSideHussra wrote:
both series go 2-2, with all teams holding serve on home court through the first 4 games.
expectations are the home teams win game 5 and then everyone loses some interest as things appear to be playing out according to the time-honored NBA script of the team with home court advantage overall winning the series, either in 6 or 7 games.
both game 5's are not only won by the road team, but they both win 3 in a row--very rare in NBA playoffs.
Now the expectation is that OKC wins in 6 and the Celts finish off the Heat at home in 6.
what better way to increase the interest in the series than have the road teams--down 3-2--force game 7's.
Not buying your conspiracy theory. The Bulls won a few of their Championships in 6 games and it's actually unusual for the finals to go 7. I will not be surprised if Miami forces a game 7. But I will not be at all surprised if the Celtics finish them off in game 6. I think thats the more likely scenario if Boston is to win the series. I believe the Celtics know that if they drop game 6 on their home court, winning a game 7 in Miami is gonna be a very tough task. I expect the Celtics to therefore match the energy and intensity the Heat will bring to game 6 and "if the good Lord's willing and the creek don't rise"...