Dallas visiting Sacramento for two consecutive games this week that carry massive playoff seeding implications naturally had me eager to update where we are with the NBA's baseball series concept
The Baseball Series question is especially interesting when you consider the factors that might account for home court advantage:
- A majority of the fans are pulling for the home team.
- Referees are potentially swayed by home crowds (I think there is some statistical evidence for this, but I can't remember where or when I read it)
- Players are more comfortable in their homes and home arena, and have a comfortable game day routine.
Potentially, the ref factor is the most significant and also the least likely to be affected by a Baseball Series. Maybe they're better able to tune out the guy in the third row screaming at them by the second game? 😄
The Bulls, like Icarus, have fallen to earth after having flown too close to the sun. Of course, only in Reinsdorfland is a .500 record considered close to the sun.
The Baseball Series question is especially interesting when you consider the factors that might account for home court advantage:
- A majority of the fans are pulling for the home team.
- Referees are potentially swayed by home crowds (I think there is some statistical evidence for this, but I can't remember where or when I read it)
- Players are more comfortable in their homes and home arena, and have a comfortable game day routine.
Potentially, the ref factor is the most significant and also the least likely to be affected by a Baseball Series. Maybe they're better able to tune out the guy in the third row screaming at them by the second game? 😄
The Bulls, like Icarus, have fallen to earth after having flown too close to the sun. Of course, only in Reinsdorfland is a .500 record considered close to the sun.