Before we all jump to any hard and fast conclusions, let take a moment to reason together. The fact of the matter is that Game 7 will only determine one thing: the winner of the series.
You see, there is no shame in losing a Game 7 in the second round of the playoffs. It means you pushed your opponent to the brink of their ability—and they did the same to you. It means you left everything you had on the court, and then some. It means the fans experienced exuberant highs and devastating lows, all in the same series.