Can we be safe and say we’d all prefer if it were a best of 15 matchup? This series has been pretty darn incredible. Except for the Boston blowout in Chicago for Game 3, this has been one of the tightest and most exciting series to watch, especially considering that it’s a first round series. Let’s just examine what’s made it so much fun:
- Five of the six games have been determined by three or less points (tying an NBA record)
It’s the first playoff series with four overtime games (seven total OTs)
There have been 106 lead changes over the six games and 65 ties
You can’t help but get the feeling that the games are being played at a high level and going to overtimes because guys are stepping up, not screwing up. Rondo’s been a walking triple double, Big Baby’s been great, Ray Allen’s had some studly games including a 51 point effort (and calls this the best series he’s been a part of), and Paul Pierce has been his usual consistent self. For Chicago, Joakim Noah’s been a stud on defense and the boards, Derrick Rose has been great all-around, Ben Gordon’s been Mr. Clutch, and even Brad Miller and John Salmons have had excellent games. It’s like every player on the roster is stepping up in the series.
We’ve had drama, excitement, true hate — the series is definitely developing into a rivalry. Let’s just hope they give us another show in Game 7 to follow-up the three overtime thriller in Game 6. I don’t want it to end! (Thanks KG, with you in there none of this would be possible). Will either team have anything left in the tank for Orlando next round? I don’t think so.
