Analysis The Race for Home-Court Advantage - 25/26 Playoffs Seed Tracker

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I don't understand Nuggets logic otherwise. Like the Thunder are obstacle and will be there anyway, might as well take on the challenge a round earlier while your key players are still fresh and less dinged up.

Not saying I necessarily agree, but the logic in general is likely to avoid the favorite as long as possible in the hopes that the more games they have to play before you face them, the greater chance of them suffering a key injury or more.