I like Rivers, but the referees are the MVP of the series for the Clippers. They have been outrageous in every game.
I’ve watched pro B-Ball since the early 60s and I think in addition to preference for star players, some teams get a nod during the play-offs. For decades the accusations were flying thatch league wanted NY, LA or Boston in the finals.
I coached and reffed some, and I don’t see how you can fix a game, but you can spread calls throughout a game and give some points to one ten or the other.