Quote:
Originally Posted by djsFlames
40% that we have a training camp then playoffs without fans. I think the 24 team idea would be good.
80% on hockey in October
|
I think 8 teams would make a lot more sense logistically. Operationalizing 24 teams (and all of the associated support staff) for what will be a very brief, meaningless run for most of them. This assumes a world that is still in major disorder, but not total chaos.
The top 7 teams in the league are pretty clear (top two in each division, except PAC). PIT (and to some extent DAL and CAR) would have a legitimate claim ahead of EDM for the last spot, but I don't think that would be as difficult to navigate as figuring out a 24 or 31 team solution. I'd be satisfied with a simple coin flip to decide PIT or EDM.
I think more likely than any of that is a 12 team NBA scenario. There are 13 teams >.500, 6 East, 7 West. The Mavs would be unlucky, but their 40-27 is certainly worse than the 40-24 for both teams in #5 and #6 in the west. Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, and Raptors get first round byes.