Changes to Emirates NBA Cup and Challenges…
Under commissioner Adam Silver’s magical spell, it’s like the NBA has become the Harry Potter of sports—always changing something with the flick of a wand. The latest spell? The Emirates NBA Cup semifinals will now be played on the home court of the better-seeded team, while the finals remain Vegas’ starring act. It’s like giving Cinderella home-court advantage against the Evil Stepsisters, just as long as her sneakers don’t turn into pumpkins at halftime.
Meanwhile, the Coach’s Challenge process is receiving its own make-over. Referees were spending more time staring at replays like they were watching soap operas; but now, Replay Center officials will determine if a foul should be called, ensuring referees avoid falling into an episode of “The Young and the Restless.” Another quirky twist? Players can now launch end-of-quarter heaves without fear—their shooting stats are safe, like bank accounts after Black Friday. So expect a lot more buzzer beaters trying to make time stand still, like a clock procrastinating on Monday morning.
