The Elimination Stage is in full swing as we're down to the Round of 16, but the Consolation Bracket is nearing its end. Just three teams remain, and two of them still have perfect records.
That changes today as we play the Semifinal of the Consolation Bracket. Our top two teams do battle for a berth in the Consolation Championship game. Home court goes to the top seed based on the better record in Group Play. Today's simulation is provided by WhatIfSports.com. Let's get to it!
Semifinal
The Rockets used a 41-18 third quarter advantage, including a 12-2 run to open the frame, to turn a tight game into a laugher. Houston hit 12 of their 24 threes to really break it open. Kenny Smith hit four of them and finished with 12 points and seven assists, Vernon Maxwell scored 15 points, including hitting a trio of triples, Clyde Drexler had 15 points, five rebounds, six assists, and four steals, and Hakeem Olajuwon tied it altogether with a ridiculous line of 28 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, six blocks, and four steals for the Rockets. Larry Bird led the Celtics with 21 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, Kevin McHale added 14 points and eight rebounds, and Robert Parish chipped in 13 and eight.
To see the updated bracket, click here.
Considering the Rockets arguably were gipped of a spot in the Elimination Stage, to run the table as far as the championship game has to feel good. They get a day off to prepare for their next opponent. Will the Celtics get back to have another shot at them? Or will the '93 Bulls pull the upset and get a shot at Houston? Check back tomorrow and find out!
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