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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Forget things like travel and unbalanced schedules (which are completely valid), the best reason for divisional playoffs is rivalries.

Fans love rivalries. So do players. The economics of it all is in full agreement, but isn't even necessary.

Some rivalries were taken away with these silly divisions. Fans dislike forced rivalries and so do the players. The top 8 teams (ranked 1-8) from each conference make the playoffs. That is the best and fairest way.