The franchise with the most titles. The best player of this generation. The reigning champions. The probable MVP.
The NBA has its Final Four.
It certainly does not disappoint.
Boston’s win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night brought down the curtain on the postseason’s second round — one that wasn’t exactly loaded with drama, since it was the first time since 2002 that none of the NBA’s four conference semifinal series went past five games. Cleveland swept Toronto, while Houston, Golden State and the Celtics all prevailed by 4-1 counts.
Everyone gets to catch their collective breaths for a few days, with the league going dark until the weekend.