T he conference finals in both the East and the West are well underway at the moment, with both fields preparing for the third game in their respective semifinal series. On Friday

Jalen Brunson has not been the reason for the disappointing two-game deficit. Through the first two games of the series, Brunson has been unstoppable. In Game 1, he scored 43 points on 15-for-25 shooting to go along with five assists.

Following their back-to-back road wins to open the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over the New York Knicks—and the oddsmakers have taken notice.

The discourse -- and discord -- surrounding playoff officiating isn't new. But this year, players and coaches have wondered if the league has lost control. The NBA says its ref data is in line with past years.

ESPN is trying out some new technology for its broadcast of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

The Eastern Conference finals tipped off with an epic Game 1 as the No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers needed overtime to beat the No. 3 seed New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.