The 2-3-2 Finals Format: Who does it really favor?
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DEEP3CL
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And keep in mind that the 04 Pistons have been the only team since they went to the 2-3-2 format to win all 3 middle games. But like it was stated earlier in the thread stealing a game is the whole key to turn the 2-3-2 in the favor of the team without HCA.
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SmartWentCrazy wrote:It's extremely unlikely that they end up in the top 3.They're probably better off trying to win and giving Philly the 8th pick than tanking and giving them the 4th.
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DEEP3CL wrote:And keep in mind that the 04 Pistons have been the only team since they went to the 2-3-2 format to win all 3 middle games. But like it was stated earlier in the thread stealing a game is the whole key to turn the 2-3-2 in the favor of the team without HCA.
In other words, exactly the same as in a 2-2-1-1-1 series. Therefore, HCA is an advantage no matter how it's structured. Glad to see we agree on this DEEP3CL.
This thread is such a non-starter.
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Athanacropolis wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
In other words, exactly the same as in a 2-2-1-1-1 series. Therefore, HCA is an advantage no matter how it's structured. Glad to see we agree on this DEEP3CL.
This thread is such a non-starter.
We will see at some point if it is a non-starter.
If each team steals a game, as often happens, the critical game 5 is away and that is very different than the 2-2-1-1-1 and that's why 7 games series are so rare in the finals now.
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