Is the format really 2-3-2 for finals?

[Wilforth]

the 2-3-2 format gives a huge advantage to the team with 3 home games in the middle imo. all they have to do is get a split on the road and then they have 3 home games. system is bullshit.

Have to agree with you. If the team with 3 home games gets the split in the first 2 games and can win 2 of 3 at home, then they go up 3-2, needing one more split to win it all.

[soxwin]

everyone is saying it is a huge advantage for the team with the home games in the middle. Like a split is a near certainty. You are SUPPOSED to defend your home court. If you go to the other teams court up 2-0 like you are supposed to do, then all the pressure is squarely on the home team to sweep games 3-5(winning 3 in a row over any team on your home court is tough) or otherwise the series is pretty much over. That is why the 2-3-2 is a major advantage for the team with the 1st 2 games and last 2 games at home.

[lakerboy]

everyone is saying it is a huge advantage for the team with the home games in the middle. Like a split is a near certainty. You are SUPPOSED to defend your home court. If you go to the other teams court up 2-0 like you are supposed to do, then all the pressure is squarely on the home team to sweep games 3-5(winning 3 in a row over any team on your home court is tough) or otherwise the series is pretty much over. That is why the 2-3-2 is a major advantage for the team with the 1st 2 games and last 2 games at home.

i understand your point but we are talking about the best road team in basketball all year long, they should get a split here. they got a split in cleveland and in orlando against 2 very good home teams. i know la is good at home as well but my point is that its different this year cause boston is a superior road team than they are at home. on the flipside the lakers arent good on the road and boston has been below par at home all year so its a little more of an advantage for boston to start on the road. i hope you understand my point.

[frostno98]

2-3-2 is stupid. should be the same format throughout.

Actually it isn't. It gives the hometeam more opportunity to win the whole thing at home.

[LT Profits]

Would the Celtics be favored IF they had home court advantage?

Yes, slightly. They will be around -2.5 at home.

[soxwin]

Lakerboy, I completely understand your point. I am talking about the format in general and you are applying it to this year only. Actually, it sounds like you are making a case for why Boston will win the series

[seaborneq]

1988 was definitely the year this format worked for the home team. Pistons were undoubtedly the better team, but could not win a close game 6 or game 7 in LA. If the format had been 22111 no doubt the Pistons win that series in 6 at the Palace.

[Arsenal]

2-3-2 is a terrible format. The team without home field advantage, should never at any point in a series, have played more home games than the opposing team.

[seaborneq]

2-3-2 takes all suspense out of a series if the home team takes the first two games. Winning 4 of the next 5 is damn near impossible, unless you are a Cuban Maverick.

[wrongturn]

It is really simple. If you let a team to pick from first 2 + last 2 vs middle 3, they will pick first 2 + last 2 100% of time. So it is fair.

[kgindy]

2-3-2 favors the team with home court advantage. Only two teams have ever won the middle 3 at home Detroit and Miami. But only two teams have ever won the middle 3 on the road Chicago and Detroit. Not saying Boston can't but the odds are they won't. To me for them to win they have to dominate the Lakers like the Pistons in 04 or win a game 7 on the road.

[PAULYPOKER]

This is the best way for the schedule because no team should have any advantage over the other,now it is up to the best team to take advantage of this and the best team will be crowned as champs..................................

[rfr3sh]

**** a series just play one game on a neutral court

[PAULYPOKER]

**** a series just play one game on a neutral court

No you play both that way if you fukk up on your series pick you can easily bail your self out and still gain a nice profit....

[rfr3sh]

No you play both that way if you fukk up on your series pick you can easily bail your self out and still gain a nice profit....

im not saying in terms of betting im saying they should just play one game on a neutral court to determine the champ

[PAULYPOKER]

this would be the fairest way 2-2-1-1 flip a coin for home court if needed 7th game

[Slim]

2-3-2 is stupid. should be the same format throughout.

Why don't you pay for the airline tickets. See how much that adds up.

[peterw111]

I'd prefer to see a 1 game series, winner take all......................

The less Basketball the BETTER................... THANKS FOR COMING..

[cecbo]

This format gives the underdog a slightly better chance at an upset than if the format was like the rest of the playoffs. Given that, I still see the Lakers coming through here and winning this series.

[HauntingTheHoly]

I think it should be a 16 game series with format 1-4-4-3-3-1 and if it ends 8 games a piece then it's a draw and BOTH teams get the championship trophy.

[mundane]

I think it should be a 16 game series with format 1-4-4-3-3-1 and if it ends 8 games a piece then it's a draw and BOTH teams get the championship trophy.

16 games??? bettors' wet dream!

[MarlinsFan2212]

I like 2-3-2 better personally.

[minly89]

nice nice

[Mudcat]

Hopefully this format will favor the Celtics

[sundin4prez]

i dont like the 2-3-2.... just kepp it the same for the whole playoffs

[36mafia]

they should play on neutral court

[nj6]

Yes, slightly. They will be around -2.5 at home.

Yes but I meant for the series. Would the Celtics be favored to win the series if they had homecourt.

[hoopster42]

Hasn't it been 2-2-1-1-1 the rest of the playoffs?

its always been 2-2-1-1-1 for the playoffs until the finals which has always been 2-3-2 because of the travel between coasts!

[big0mar]

Hasn't it been 2-2-1-1-1 the rest of the playoffs?

2-3-2 is just a myth dude.

Finals are 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

[big0mar]

Game 7 is always played on a neutral site for the Finals. This year's game 7 (if necessary) will be held here:

[lakerboy]

its always been 2-2-1-1-1 for the playoffs until the finals which has always been 2-3-2 because of the travel between coasts!

uh no. only since 1985.

[hoopster42]

This format gives the underdog a slightly better chance at an upset than if the format was like the rest of the playoffs. Given that, I still see the Lakers coming through here and winning this series.

first part yes, second part no

[HauntingTheHoly]

Whew. It's nice to see a few Trolls bringing some *sense* into this stupid thread. lol

[hoopster42]

uh no. only since 1985.

pre-85 doesnt matter

[lakerboy]

pre-85 doesnt matter

then boston has no history over the lakers .