1 stat explaining each second-round series
Typically, I like to wait until the middle of a playoff round before I do this piece. Unfortunately, I may have delayed a tad too long. Two matchups are already decided, with the Thunder and Knicks moving on in yawn-inducing fashion. No offense to the Lakers and 76ers, both of whom had surprising first-round wins to be proud of, but I’m glad those series didn’t stretch further.
