Our focus has settled on the chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy in Orlando, with the strange circumstances surrounding the playoffs largely fading to the background. Yet the most unorthodox postseason in NBA history may lead to plenty of innovation moving forward.
The playoffs have featured impressive play throughout both conferences, which in part could be attributed to the circumstances surrounding the postseason. Players aren’t flying from city to city after a late-night contest. Opposing fans aren’t screaming on every possession. The games are in a sense pure, distilling the typical NBA experience into the best basketball product.