“Shocked tonight, shocked tonight,” Barkley said on "Inside the NBA." “I thought all three series would end. But, take your hat off to the Detroit Pistons man. They got off the floor from that heartbreak. Came out and won the game. Congratulations to the Motor City.”

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a series sweep of the Miami Heat on Monday night, securing their place in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The 4-0 series result may not be surprising to many observers -- but the nature of the Cavaliers' first-round victory has captured attention.

Cleveland left no doubt on its way to Round 2 — and finished off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs as favorites to win the NBA championship, and they have done nothing to dissuade the betting public so far after sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies.

Oklahoma City's dominance continues as Memphis faces key offseason decisions, including Santi Aldama’s uncertain future.