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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
It's been noted before but it's worth repeating, why on earth is there these long delays between games? Did they travel to San Jose in horse and carriage Oregon Trail style?
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I suspect they added an extra day so teams didn't have to do late night flights and to make sure there was some contingency in case of mechanical issues with a plane. It also allows the players extra rest when they need it the most and when you want them playing at their best. The NBA Finals have an extra travel day too.
I don't know if it's still the case (I can't see it changing though) but I recall San Josa has a noise bylaw and the airport shuts down at 11, no flights in or out. That might play a factor at least for the return to Pittsburgh.