PLAYOFFSNBA playoffs: Best of the second roundBoston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas reaches for the ball past Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. during the first half in Game 7.Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal during the first half in Game 7.Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates while leaving the court after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures on the court against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) defends in the first quarter in Game 6 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots the ball as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends in the first quarter in Game 6 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 6.Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets guard James Harden talks with San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich after Game 6.Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets guard James Harden reacts after a play during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6.Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 6.Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets guard James Harden attempts to control the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green defends during the first quarter in Game 6.Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard Bradley Beal shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford during the second quarter in Game 5.David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas reacts on the court against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in Game 5.David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Avery Bradley reacts to his three point basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in Game 5.David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half in Game 5.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket as Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley defends during the first half in Game 5.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets in Game 5.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry autographs a jersey before the game against the Utah Jazz in Game 4.Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsUtah Jazz center Rudy Gobert defends Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first quarter in Game 4.Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsUtah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward dribbles around Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the first quarter in Game 4.Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) reacts after making a basket to end the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) defends during the second quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dunks the ball during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsA fan shows a painted chest before Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs.Troy Taormina, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after Game 4 against the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard John Wall chases during the second quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard Bradley Beal dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Brad Mills,USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards center Marcin Gortat and Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson jump for the opening tip during the first quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs/Brad Mills, USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shakes hands with Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey after Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsToronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love during Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives to the basket over Toronto Raptors forward PJ Tucker during the third quarter of Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second quarter in the second round of Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Nick Turchiaro,USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James controls the ball during the second quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors.Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY SportsUtah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) tries to keep Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) from getting to the basket during the second quarter in Game 3.Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsUtah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) grabs the ball over Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) during the first quarter in Game 3.Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) keeps the ball away from Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33) during the first quarter in Game 3.Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) signs autographs for fans after warming up before the game against the Utah Jazz in Game 3 of the second round.Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard reacts after a foul is called on him against the Houston Rockets in second half in Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsEmpty seats are seen as fans leave early in second half of the Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets guard James Harden (13) talks to official Marc Davis (8) in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.Thomas Shea, USA TODAY SportsRecording artist Drake (left) reacts during Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts after a call during Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors.John E. Sokolowski, John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY SpoCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after being fouled by Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half of game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) pulls in a pass against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsA general view of Air Canada Centre prior to Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors center JaVale McGee reaches for the basketball against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the first quarter in Game 2.Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson dribbles the basketball against Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack during the first quarter in Game 2.Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard John Wall shoots the ball as Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley and Celtics center Al Horford defend in the third quarter in Game 3.Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard John Wall leaps to save the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter in Game 3.Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) is helped off the court after being injured against the Houston Rockets during Game 2.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) defends during the first half in Game 2.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard shoots the ball as Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden defends during the first half in Game 2.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsSan Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Pau Gasol (16) against the Houston Rockets during the first half in Game 2.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives to the basket in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.David Richard-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James defends Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell in the second quarter of Game 2.David Richard-USA TODAY SportsToronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reacts in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.David Richard-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (center) huddles with his team before game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena.David Richard-USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) scores against the Utah Jazz during the first half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.Pool Photo-USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts after being pushed by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the second round.Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23), guard Shaun Livingston (34), and forward Matt Barnes (22) warm up before Game 1 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz.Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas is guarded by Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. during the second quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) drives past Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) defended by Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts during the first quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsThe Red Auerbach statue is dressed up prior to Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY SportsThe Houston Rockets bench reacts after a threepoint basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half in Game 1.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets shooting guard James Harden shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge defends during the first half in Game 1.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsHouston Rockets shooting guard James Harden drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills and Kawhi Leonard defend during Game 1.Soobum Im-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) grabs a beer from a vendor during the second half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 1.Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) and forward LeBron James (23) celebrate a dunk by James during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsToronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey yells toward Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in Game 1 of the second round.Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the first quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) tries to get to the basket between Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and guard John Wall (2) during the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in Game 1.Winslow Townson-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) during the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in Game 1.Winslow Townson-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) talks to a teammate during the second quarter after having a tooth knocked out in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY SportsWinslow Townson, USA TODAY SportsWashington Wizards guard John Wall (2) taps Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during a timeout during Game 1.Winslow Townson-USA TODAY SportsBoston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a three point basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports