Jun 25, 2012 · The 2-3-2 playoff format has been utilized in the World Series since 1924 and in MLB's League Championship Series since 1998. The NBA adopted the format for the finals in 1985 at the behest of Celtics demigod Red Auerbach, who pushed for it in an effort to cut down on cross-country travel -- flying back and forth from Boston to L.A. just wasn't ...

Jun 11, 2022 · Jayson Tatum and the Celtics head back to TD Garden down 3-2, looking to even up NBA Finals and force Game 7. •

Jun 16, 2012 · The NBA Finals have been knotted up through two games 12 times since the 2-3-2 format began in 1985. The team that starts the series with home-court advantage has gone on to an 8-4 record in those instances.

Each conference round in the NBA playoffs is a best-of-seven series played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format...or the team with home-court advantage hosts games 1, 2, 5, and 7 while their opponent hosts games 3, 4, and 6.

The 3-2 zone defense is a disruptive half-court zone that forces the opposition out of their regular offensive structure and set plays.

2 days ago · The 2025 SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament will take place April 15-18. The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs will start April 19. Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals will be June 5. > Full postseason schedule

Full list of teams with details of year, rival and playoff round where it happened. All the teams that recovered after being down 3-2.

Jun 15, 2012 · They were the first two games of the NBA Finals, yet Greg Anthony considered them to be closer to Game 7s for Miami. Why? The 2-3-2 format of the Finals, established in 1985, alters the...

Statistics about how many times the team with a 3-2 lead won the series and how many teams recovered from a 2-3 deficit. Details by playoff round and games played.

Jun 11, 2013 · The San Antonio Spurs will host the Miami Heat for the next three games of the NBA Finals, but how much does the homecourt advantage in a 2-3-2 format really help the hosting team?