U know u should change East vs West format when the champs exit 1st rd

[tgan3]

This is what you get when the West is so strong. The defending champs exiting the first round, when has this ever happened?

Seriously, this felt like THE CHAMPIONSHIP game and the real championship game won't be half as exciting. Chris Paul was crying like he won a ring.

[konex]

I'm really glad this happened. Hope we get best 16 teams next year

[RRR3]

I have to agree. West has been stronger for some time but it wasn't that bad in 2011 and 2012. This year the disparity was just ridiculous.

Move Grizzlies to the east