NBA playoffs: Best of the second round

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal during the first half in Game 7.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates while leaving the court after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures on the court against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) defends in the first quarter in Game 6 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots the ball as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends in the first quarter in Game 6 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 6.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden talks with San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich after Game 6.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden reacts after a play during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game 6.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden attempts to control the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green defends during the first quarter in Game 6.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal shoots against Boston Celtics center Al Horford during the second quarter in Game 5.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas reacts on the court against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in Game 5.

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley reacts to his three point basket against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter in Game 5.

Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half in Game 5.

San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket as Houston Rockets point guard Patrick Beverley defends during the first half in Game 5.

San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets in Game 5.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry autographs a jersey before the game against the Utah Jazz in Game 4.

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert defends Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the first quarter in Game 4.

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward dribbles around Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the first quarter in Game 4.

Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) reacts after making a basket to end the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) defends during the second quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dunks the ball during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

A fan shows a painted chest before Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after Game 4 against the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard John Wall chases during the second quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat and Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson jump for the opening tip during the first quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs/

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shakes hands with Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey after Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love during Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives to the basket over Toronto Raptors forward PJ Tucker during the third quarter of Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second quarter in the second round of Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James controls the ball during the second quarter in Game 4 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors.

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) tries to keep Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) from getting to the basket during the second quarter in Game 3.

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) grabs the ball over Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) during the first quarter in Game 3.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) keeps the ball away from Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33) during the first quarter in Game 3.

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) signs autographs for fans after warming up before the game against the Utah Jazz in Game 3 of the second round.

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard reacts after a foul is called on him against the Houston Rockets in second half in Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Empty seats are seen as fans leave early in second half of the Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) talks to official Marc Davis (8) in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center.

Recording artist Drake (left) reacts during Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts after a call during Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after being fouled by Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half of game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) pulls in a pass against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.

A general view of Air Canada Centre prior to Game 3 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.

Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee reaches for the basketball against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the first quarter in Game 2.

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson dribbles the basketball against Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack during the first quarter in Game 2.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall shoots the ball as Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley and Celtics center Al Horford defend in the third quarter in Game 3.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall leaps to save the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter in Game 3.

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) is helped off the court after being injured against the Houston Rockets during Game 2.

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) defends during the first half in Game 2.

San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard shoots the ball as Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden defends during the first half in Game 2.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with Pau Gasol (16) against the Houston Rockets during the first half in Game 2.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James drives to the basket in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James defends Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell in the second quarter of Game 2.

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reacts in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (center) huddles with his team before game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) scores against the Utah Jazz during the first half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts after being pushed by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the second round.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23), guard Shaun Livingston (34), and forward Matt Barnes (22) warm up before Game 1 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz.

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas is guarded by Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. during the second quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) drives past Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) defended by Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts during the first quarter in Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden.

The Red Auerbach statue is dressed up prior to Game 2 of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

The Houston Rockets bench reacts after a threepoint basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half in Game 1.

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge defends during the first half in Game 1.

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills and Kawhi Leonard defend during Game 1.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) grabs a beer from a vendor during the second half against the Toronto Raptors in Game 1.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) and forward LeBron James (23) celebrate a dunk by James during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey yells toward Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in Game 1 of the second round.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the first quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) tries to get to the basket between Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and guard John Wall (2) during the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in Game 1.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) during the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in Game 1.

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) talks to a teammate during the second quarter after having a tooth knocked out in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) taps Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during a timeout during Game 1.