That's interesting. Say the Lakers lose the 'belt' to an Eastern team, then the local media can track the path to the Lakers having a shot at regaining the belt farther down the road. They could have to wait weeks or longer, and then some random game becomes a big deal in the middle of the season.
It would make even more sense right now, because if hockey and basketball have to go the route of mini-series (three game sets) with each team (a great idea anyway), the winner of a three game set wins the belt, making it easier for a champion to retain, instead of losing it in a freak game.
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