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[QUOTE="OttoMets, post: 39596, member: 716"]
I don't read him too much these days, but Bill Simmons has a solution that I think would be very interesting In his words: "Shorten the regular season by four games, guarantee the top six seeds in each conference, then have a double-elimination tourney for the seventh and eighth seeds between the remaining 15 teams. I suggest this for five reasons. First, it would be entertaining as hell. In fact, that's what we'll call it: the Entertaining-as-Hell Tournament. Second, I'm pretty sure we could get it sponsored. Third, the top 12 teams get a reward: two weeks of rest while the tournament plays out. Fourth, a Cinderella squad could pull off some upsets, grab an eighth seed and win fans along the way. And fifth, with the Entertaining-as-Hell Tournament giving everyone a chance, no team could tank down the stretch without insulting paying customers beyond repair."

I'd watch. It would be pretty good for the league, I think.

That, and eliminating half a dozen teams in places like New Orleans and Atlanta.
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