Cohen 8‑Ball: Problem & Solution
1 / 8Josh Cohen's Analysis: By January, five to seven teams are all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. By February, that total jumps from eight to 10. And by March; 10-12 teams are pretty much out of it. As a result, winning games once the playoffs are impractical becomes counterproductive (draft lottery percentages). It seems beyond logical for the NBA to adopt a formula to keep every team – regardless of the standings – engaged for the entire season. Do the Bucks, for instance, really deserve an automatic playoff berth? CLICK NEXT FOR SOLUTION