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For the first time since 1979, the NBA playoffs will feature each conference finals series going to Game 7 with each matchup going the distance. This has put each of the four remaining teams in unique positions to all have a chance secure a trip to the NBA Finals.
However, San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Richard Sherman has voiced some skepticism about how things have reached this point by essentially stating that it could be rigged.
It’s not fun to watch these NBA games when the game is called one sided. It’s so obvious. If they just wanted a game 7 we could have skipped this
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) May 26, 2018
Although these comments came after the Cleveland Cavaliers forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, each of these series saw the home team win by double-digit margins with their backs against the wall in Game 6. Given the nature of how the games unfolded could lead to some making that assessment of how each matchup has reached this all-or-nothing series finale.
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It is quite difficult to prove this being the case, but Sherman's point may be toward what he believes the league wanting to drag out the drama for each conference finals to draw more attention to the league prior to the start of the NBA Finals. Regardless of what that belief may be, there are two intense Game 7s on the docket in what should be some emotionally charged teams on both sides.
This has seen both defending conference champions in the Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors defend their respective home courts to keep alive the chance to compete for a fourth NBA Finals. Meanwhile, there is a prime opportunity for both the Celtics and Houston Rockets to change that narrative on their home floor.
This may draw the ire from fans that hold the perspective that Richard Sherman does, it should lead to what could be exciting finishes to each conference finals while setting up in the process an enticing NBA Finals matchup.
