The playoffs are where the best of the best showcase their talents. The top basketball players in the entire world compete with each other; all for the same goal.
While there is much to gain during the postseason, the opposite is true. There is much to lose. That is where we talk about the aspect of pressure.
Both the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors find themselves under pressure to show up and show out during this series for a litany of reasons. The losing organization can expect to endure tremendous heat this offseason.
Here is why.