Has the NBA Lost its (Home Court) Edge?

One of the adolescent rites of passage for a Boston hoop fan of my generation was winning parental approval to attend a Celtics game on a “school night,” that school night traditionally (like, for decades) falling on Wednesday. During the season, it seemed as if the C’s played at the old Garden just about every Wednesday and Friday night unless the circus or an ice show was booked. (The Bruins, who owned the building, hoarded the coveted Saturday night slot and were inclined to use the open dates more profitably with concerts, pro rasslin’ and what-not.)

Now, never fear, the C’s were scheduled for their fair share of Thursday and Saturday play as well. Playing three or even four straight…