I think what people mean is not only is basketball play more intense, the pressure to win is much greater therefore games they lost and to certain teams wouldnt probably happen in the playoffs. Bk beating Miami 4 times in the regular season was pretty much meaningless to many especially the books.
Agree with all of these points. I also think Indiana with home court is such a big deal. Indy worked all year to get to this point. I can't wait for this series. Pacers in 7.