05-24-2021, 02:19 PM
(05-24-2021, 01:26 PM)michaeltex Wrote: Could be a strange post season in the west...
LALs (defending champs) start in the lower half as a 7 seed.
DAL ends up 5th due to a 3 way tie breaker that is only invoked due to 2 losses to non-playoff lottery teams.
3 of the 4 top seeds lose their first game.
According to one set of data, an away team winning the first game has a 66% chance of winning series. Winning the first two as an away team increased the series chances to 79%.
FWIW, enjoying a little schadenfreude with the LAL struggles. Be fun to see them panic if they get down 2-0.
If both LAL and LAC miss the finals, is it blow up time in LA?
Nah, both franchise traded their future for this.
They will stick to their stars as long as they can