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Should the NBA get rid of back to backs?

Siro

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I found this video, where a guy suggests a way of eliminating back to back games. His argument is basically that preseason is shortened, and the season starts earlier and finishes later. I'm aware this isn't a new idea, but I think it's time the NBA considers it seriously.

Tonight the Jazz looked exhausted. They are on a road trip, playing back to back. So they're much more likely to suck, and are at a higher risk of injury. There is no need for this to happen.

Wonder what others think.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk9OGqNfi3o
 
Pretty sure they did just shorten the pre-season. They should cut the number of games by about 10, but it's not likely due to lost revenue. But yeah, getting rid of B2Bs would be a good idea.
 
Cappy_Smurf said:
Pretty sure they did just shorten the pre-season. They should cut the number of games by about 10, but it's not likely due to lost revenue. But yeah, getting rid of B2Bs would be a good idea.
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Lengthening the season has several advantages over cutting number of games. Increased instead of decreased revenue. There is also less downtime for fans during the offseason.
 
They should and will eventually. With all the teams sitting players for rest its going to force their hand. Its dumb that they havent done it yet. You would think they would understand some of the injuries are due to overworking the players. If you gave more rest to the players you could actually play them pretty much year round. Basketball players like to play year around. Im not suggesting that, but I dont see a problem with lengthening the season. The offseason is way too long. Ive never understood why they cram so many games in such a short amount of time and then dont play for such a long time. Preseason for a month is stupid too.
 
No, don't change anything. It's part of the game. B2B's have been around forever, I never heard Stockton or Malone whining about B2Bs and they never got hurt. In the strike shortened season in 1999, they actually played back to back to back games. The pussification of society continues...
 
lmao at that clickbait youtuber. Yes, people talk about back to backs all the time and they are starting the season earlier next year to reduce them.
 
Personally I'd like to see the NBA cut the season to 60 games and place a heavier emphasis on divisions ala the NFL.
 
ONE LOVE said:
Nah don't reduce games.. just extend the season.
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Why? We are what, 30 games into the season and we already know 7 of the 8 teams who will be in the playoffs for the West. Why play all these meaningless games? Why not just lower the game, play teh same season length, so players can actually be healthy for the playoffs?
 
akirac73 said:
The pussification of society continues...
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Yeah, they should add more games so that Utah can have the entire team injured instead of half...

There's no doubt that overplaying guys increases the chance of being injured, but sure, you want to watch more games of Utah having to depend on backup players logging significant minutes. Brilliant.
 
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