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Can anyone explain how the in-season tournament won't affect the teams strength of schedule? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by bromer_simpson@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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After looking into it I feel like I understand all the specifics of the tournament except one thing. The teams that make the knockout stages will undoubtedly have a (very slightly) more difficult regular season schedule as a result of the knockout round games. I know that might seem like a marginal change, but a 1/2 game swing could definitely affect a fringe teams playoffs chances. Is this just considered a wash or is there something done in the schedule to compensate for it?

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[–] lialialia20@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

there's a way to plan the schedule so it wouldn't affect it, but the nba has always prioritised other things over a fair strength of schedule

[–] Usual_Adhesiveness92@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Strength of schedule had never been considered by the league.

[–] ggtfcjj@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Do you know who the Suns (likely wildcard from the West) would play in the quarter finals? Not sure if they'd play the best from the East (Pacers/Bucks) or best from West (Lakers)

[–] Dru_SA@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Only two teams are playing an extra game. Everybody else is still playing their same regular schedule.