When Bad Means Good..

This year's Eastern Conference, in the NBA, is having one of its worst years in history. The current sixth seeded Wizards, and seventh seeded Sixers, are playing .500 ball, and that is light years behind the current 9th Nuggets of the West. Pulling up the rear for the 8th seed in the East are the Nets (28-38), with the Hawks (27-38), Bulls (26-39, Pacers (25-41), Bobcats (24-41), and fading Bucks (23-43) all still in possible playoff contention. People have suggested a revamped playoff system, and blasted the notion of teams with such poor records in postseason play. I too, was really down on the idea of having these teams in the hunt, until I though about it a bit more. Maybe this year is actually a blessing in disguise. In the NFL many people are pleased with the increase of parity in the sport. Many cities that were used to being out of it early, get to hold on hope until the last few weeks. Instead of watching your team call it a year, and pack up, teams often battle until the very end. This may ... (link)