How they got here
Detroit: After finishing the season 66-16 and securing the number overall seed in the Eastern Conference, the Kemba Walker-led Pistons have maneuvered through rather easy waters to find themselves in the CSL Finals. Following a decisive 4-1 series win over the up and coming Philadelphia 76ers, the Pistons clearly showed the entire CSL universe that they had one thing in mind: the CSL Championship. LeBron James awaited them in the Conference semi-finals and despite LeBron's heroic efforts which included 2 40 point games and 2 30 point games, the Pistons quickly dispatched the Heat 4-1. Marcos Beck's Chicago Bulls have been a mainstay in the Eastern Conference playoffs and frankly might have been the front runner to represent the Eastern Conference in the Finals, but the abysmal showing proved otherwise as the Pistons made quick, and easy work of the Bulls.
Houston: The Harden-led Rockets finished the year 69-13 in route to the number one overall seed in the Western Conference. The Rockets found themselves challenged through the entire playoffs - including an opening series 0-2 deficit to the 8th seeded Spurs, however the Rockets strung 4 straight wins together behind 67 and 57 point performances from James Harden to dispatch the Spurs. Minnesota proved to be no challenge as Houston swept the Wolves, winning all 4 games by double digits - including a 50 point win in game 1. Awaiting the Rockets in the WCF was the regular-season juggernaut, the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are a nicely built team and should a player take a step forward into that "superstar" paradigm, the Kings could seriously run off as champions for multiple seasons. This series was epic - no other way to put it. Both teams stole games on the road, sometimes in deciding fashion. The way the momentum shifted each game was astounding as each team won by double digits, with the exception of the Game 2 win by Sacramento on the road. Houston would prevail in 7 games behind a 45 point performance from James Harden.
Potential Key Matchups
James Harden vs. Kemba Walker
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When it comes to potential singular matchups in the CSL, this one may be the one that everyone WANTS to see. This matchup is roughly on a prime-level Kobe vs. LeBron pedestal. Will Detroit match Kemba up against Harden as it's quite clear Kemba is the best guard defender in the league - this may mean Kemba at Power Forward? Is this something Jon will consider?
Serge Ibaka vs Kenneth Faried
Faried is the heart and soul of the Rockets team on the glass - if Ibaka can mitigate Faried's impact in this facet of the game the Pistons may become quite the problem for the Harden-led Rockets.
GM vs GM
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Both GM's are quite hands on with their organization, consistently recommending tactics and strategies to their head coaches. It will be interesting to see what approaches each GM's take to give their respective teams an edge.
Prediction
Personally, I feel as if the Western Conference Finals may have been the true CSL Finals this year. Unless Jon can find a way to keep Kemba on Harden throughout the game, this may prove to be too difficult a task for Jon and his Pistons. I think this series goes 7 as well, with Harden proving to be the best player in the league with a dominating performance to push his team to victory.
2020, 2023, 2027, 2035
The people wanted to see if OP could stop Harden but never got the chance and probably won't with Kemba either 
