Counterpoint — you can’t argue that the #Thunder would’ve been the best team last night without injuries, but then ding the #Nuggets and #Pacers as unable to win game sevens against OKC last year when those teams also had significant injuries (Aaron Gordon, Tyrese Haliburton).
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2011
#Mavs (#2 Lakers, #4 OKC) – Champ (#2 Mia)
2013
#Pacers top 2 (NY, L to Mia)
2016
#Thunder top 2 (SA, L to GS)
2019
#Blazers top 2 (Den, L to GS)
2021
#Bucks (#2 Nets, #5 Atl) - Champ (#2 Phx)
2022
#Warriors (#2 Memphis, #4 Dal) - Champ (#2 Bos)

#Knicks had the kind of playoff comeback win and bounces that #Pacers always get against them.

Jalen Brunson isn't the best player in the NBA. But he might have the best killer instincts.