Game 81: Los Angeles Clippers (47-33) @ Golden State Warriors (55-24) - 5:30 PM PT

[Galloisdaman]

I would say we have a interesting way of positioning for the playoffs except I'm not even sure who would have been the best matchup. Probably Denver but who knows. Playing in Denver is tough.

[Max Headrom]

I would say we have a interesting way of positioning for the playoffs except I'm not even sure who would have been the best matchup. Probably Denver but who knows. Playing in Denver is tough.

Denver doesn't have a true home court advantage in the playoffs. In the regular season, their home record is inflated because teams that play in Denver usually are in and out and don't have time to adjust to the altitude. That's the biggest advantage they have at home in the regular season, altitude.

In the playoffs, teams get to Denver in more than enough time for their bodies to adjust to the altitude. Look at their home and away record this year and you see they're 20-20 on the road while their home record is 33-7. Usually takes about 48 hours for your body to adjust to the altitude there. And if you've been to Denver, you know that altitude ain't no joke and will have you winded very quickly.

[mkwest]