The History of Playoff Basketball
Playoff History
The history of playoff basketball dates back to the 1946-1947 season. The first playoff tournament was held in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which was the predecessor to the National Basketball Association (NBA). The BAA playoffs were a single-elimination tournament, with the winner of each round advancing to the next round. The BAA merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to form the NBA, and the NBA playoffs have been held every year since then.
The NBA playoffs are a 16-team tournament, with the top eight teams in each conference qualifying for the playoffs. The playoffs are divided into four rounds: the first round, the second round, the conference finals, and the NBA Finals. The first round is a best-of-seven series, with the winner of each series advancing to the second round. The second round is also a best-of-seven series, with the winner of each series advancing to the conference finals. The conference finals are a best-of-seven series, with the winner of each series advancing to the NBA Finals. The NBA Finals are a best-of-seven series, with the winner of the series being crowned the NBA champion.
Playoff Moments
The NBA playoffs have produced some of the most memorable moments in basketball history. Some of the most famous playoff moments include:
- Bill Russell's 11 rebounds in Game 7 of the 1969 NBA Finals
- Michael Jordan's "Flu Game" in the 1997 NBA Finals
- Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in the 2006 NBA Playoffs
- LeBron James' "Block" in the 2016 NBA Finals
Playoff Impact
The NBA playoffs have a significant impact on the league. The playoffs determine which team wins the NBA championship, and the playoffs also determine which teams qualify for the following season's playoffs. The playoffs also generate a significant amount of revenue for the NBA, and the playoffs are a major source of entertainment for basketball fans around the world.
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