2018 NBA Conference Semifinal Matchups & Their History

On this week's episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich look at the 2018 NBA Conference Semifinal matchups through a historic lens. Jason and Rich look at the history of playoff matchups between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors and finally the Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz. 

Topics include: 

• An upstart 50-win Raptors team trying to stop a historical run for the Cleveland Cavaliers and prevent the city of Cleveland from winning their first title since the mid-50s. 
• Easily one of the longest playoff rivalries ever between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, a rivalry that began before the 76ers were, the 76ers. Jason and Rich delve into the history of this playoff feud, the transcendent games and players involved in the playoff matchups and their recent battles. 
• The Pelicans try to avoid a sweep in Anthony Davis' and the francises assumed coming out party
• The surprisingly deep playoff rivalry between the Jazz and Rockets which included four huge NBA Finals determining matchups in the 90s.