Before the game seven showdown between the Thunders and the Grizzlies began, all other first-round matchups in the League had ended.
Bulls defeated Pacers 4-1, Heat defeated Sixers 4-1, Celtics swept the Knicks 4-0, Spurs won over Hornets 4-2, Mavericks beat Nuggets 4-1, Lakers ousted Blazers 4-2.
The only upset was Hawks defeating Magic 4-2, which was consistent with Stan's prediction.
At this point, this game seven had become particularly attention-grabbing, given that it also related to whether Stan could achieve legendary status off the court.
The Grizzlies had garnered their largest viewership since their establishment.
Many media had begun predicting the final result.
Except for a few like Stan and Barkley, most people favored the Thunders to make a comeback.
After all, the current situation was entirely in the Thunders' favor, with their morale at its peak.
