The regular-season whistle disappears as the referees allow the players to decide the outcome of high-stakes games. That was best exemplified in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 92-87 Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Adelman also noted that by sticking with his starters, Michael Porter Jr. was able to see the ball go through the net a couple of times after an 0-for-4 first half and 1-for-12 start to the series. Porter is trying to play through an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and says he’ll continue to do so. He has 10 points through two games.