The NBA playoff field is winnowing. Two teams were eliminated from the bubble over the weekend, and two others are facing elimination in their next games. While chalk has reigned in the Eastern Conference, the West has had no shortage of drama. Let’s take our regular look at what has transpired around the league over the past three days.
Our first conference semifinal is set: Boston and Toronto will meet for Game 1 on Thursday.
The defending champions set an NBA record with 100 bench points in the final game of their sweep over the Brooklyn Nets, winning 150-122.