Probably around 2003-2004 I decided to start treating the NBA like what it really is: the WWE. Not totally like the WWE, but you know the NBA will manipulate games as best it can to get the matchups it desires. But now I just accept that calls are going to be made on the basis of television ratings more than the actual correct call. You have those rare moments when a Dallas or Detroit wins a title, but really the NBA is a 6-8 team league. Treat it like entertainment more than sports and it's more enjoyable. Plus you can go wild with the conspiracy theories that way.
It's insane anyone thinks the NBA playoffs are better than the NHL playoffs. Yet every time ESPN does that poll, the NBA playoffs win.
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