Kevin Durant was brilliant during the Eastern Conference Finals. But he and the Brooklyn Nets wish his feet were a bit smaller in Game 7. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Sometimes, it is purely dumb luck or inches that can swing a title one way or the other.
Yes, there are seemingly impossible plays that can swing a title from one direction to another. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s block in Game 4 of the NBA Finals was an incredible individual read that literally opened the door for the Milwaukee Bucks to win the title.
But they would not have been there to have that moment or win in six games if not for a few inches.