The 7 best early round Game 7s

Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are back with a brand new episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast — the first in a series looking at the "Seven Best NBA Game 7s of All-Time" in each NBA playoff round round. The guys kick it off with a look at the early rounds (first round and conference semifinals). Series recaps include: -The 1981 Western Conference Semifinals with the surprisingly Houston Rockets led by Calvin Murphy taking on George Gervin, Mark Olberding and San Antonio Spurs -The 1976 showdown between the "Miracle" Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Bullets -The famous Vince Carter graduation game against Allen Iverson, Dikembe Mutomobo and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers -The famed "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks 1995 series famous for Patrick Ewing's missed layup in the final seconds -LeBron James leading a pack of scrubs to the limit with Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett's 2008 Boston Celtics -The dynasty that never was 1986 Milwaukee Bucks battle Julius Erving, Charles Barkley and the 1986 Philadelphia 76ers. -Last but not least, one of the most famous games in NBA playoff history - Larry Bird vs. Dominique Wilkins, Celtics vs. Hawks from 1988.