Game 7 isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a tightrope walk on a straight razor. Those who stumble will suffer a 500-foot reputational drop. Awaiting the sure-footed on the other side, though? Glory, hosannas and renewed hope of hoisting the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.
One game, winner take all; survive and advance, lose and go home. It’s the nature of competition, distilled: winning or misery.
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have the chance to seize one and avoid the other, with berths in the NBA’s final four hanging in the balance.