Comments on: NBA finals, Lakers Celtics: Why the 2-3-2 format?

By: Mark Tinklenberg

Mark Tinklenberg — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:50:56 +0000

this is by far the stupidest format, and it drives me crazy. I mean do you really expect boston NOT to show up and play big in game 5 NBA finals tied 2-2? are you kidding? this ruins the series, and as a Lakers fan I really could not get mad because Boston SHOULD win that game at home. Thanks for nothing David Stern, the biggest nerd on the earth just ruined another great series.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:23:25 +0000

I have been thinking about this for the last several days. How difficult it is to win three in a row and that 2-3-2 is a disadvantage to the lower seeded team. But wait. The first five games give the lower seed the home court advantage: 3 games to 2 games. Which gives the lower seed a little edge during the first 5 games and increases the chances for a 7 game series. I do not see how you could look at it any different. With 2-2-1-1-1, the higher seed team has the home court advantage for the first five games and is more likely to close in 6 games. Consider how many 4-2 series leading up to the finals.

By: warren butler

warren butler — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:33:45 +0000

seattle tyler…. since the NBA finals have started… the lakers and celtics have met up in the finals what now.. 12 or 13 times? Think about it if you can… I know it might be hard for your little brain but maybe if you were able to comprehend what the article stated, like about the cost of having the 22111 format compared to the 232, you shave off an extra cross country trip…. like duh!

By: seattle tyler

seattle tyler — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:05:34 +0000

you’re right warren. i thought i was smart but now i understand that i’m dumb. thank you. i’m glad that i made you smile.
so do you like the 22111 format or the 232 format?

By: warren butler

warren butler — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:06:21 +0000

LOL you’re comment didn’t offend me at all stupid… it was extremely comical… just like your last post. I am surprised you even used such a word as ‘traverse’… do you even have a clue what that means? and no I’m not as angry as you think by far… your post made me smile knowing I was not as dumb as some people are…

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:34:05 +0000

Go Celtics Go!! I have faith in you!! Good Luck tonight~~

By: seattle tyler

seattle tyler — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:30:25 +0000

dear warren butler,
i’m sorry my comment was so offensive to you. a mis-spelled word is a horrible thing to some people apparently. also, regarding travel plans, would you agree that the country is really only as big as it takes for you to traverse it?
nevermind. you’re an angry person. perhaps church on sunday may help you more thean an nba game.
anwyay, hvae a graet day.

By: bill

bill — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:19:17 +0000

The 2-3-2 format is the way it was for 30 or so years anyway and is a better format. The 2-2-1-1-1 format is too drawn out and leaves too much time between games especially in the early rounds.
I think it actually evens out the home court a little bit especially if you can split the first 2 games. it then gives you an opportunity either finish off the series at home or put you in a position to just have to win 1 more away game even if you drop one at home. the lower seed team also gets a chance to get re-energized at home and get their confidence back if theyve been struggling. I think it makes for a more exciting series.

By: Spencer F

Spencer F — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:56:16 +0000

Yeah, as if the money “problem” is really an issue for these people who make how much money? They may as well do a 2-3-2 format for some of the conference playoffs also, I remember in ’05 when it was Detroit-Miami in the ECF, then Detroit played SA in the finals and the traveling distance wasn’t that much further. Either way, I kinda like the 2-3-2 format. It puts more pressure on the lower seeded team, especially when its tied 2-2.

By: warren butler

warren butler — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:53:52 +0000

“I dont mind the format the way it is but with chartered flights and the internet, the country is even smallet than it was 25 years ago…” WOW REALLY… learn your spelling first, then your geography second… I didn’t know that the USA is SHRINKING OH NO! WE ARE GETTING SMALLET!

By: seattle tyler

seattle tyler — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:58:41 +0000

orlando/ houston in ’95 was the closest final since ’85. actually, anytime a texas team plays in the finals it’s going to be relatively close, and any time a west coast team plays it will be very far since the western conference is so wide.
i don’t mind the format the way it is but with chartered flights and the internet, the country is even smallet than it was 25 yrs ago and so a 22111 format wouldn’t be so bad anymore.