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NBA Playoffs: Home Advantage Crumbles as Road Teams Rise

5/9/2025

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Home-court advantage in the NBA playoffs is fading, as teams struggle with a 26-24 home record this spring—the worst since 1981. Once dominant in Game 7s, higher seeds now face challenges, holding a dismal 5-10 record since 2021. The surge in 3-point shooting has empowered road teams, leveling the playing field.

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Story summary

Home-court advantage in the NBA playoffs is fading, as teams struggle with a 26-24 home record this spring—the worst since 1981. Once dominant in Game 7s, higher seeds now face challenges, holding a dismal 5-10 record since 2021. The surge in 3-point shooting has empowered road teams, leveling the playing field.