It's a common theme in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs, where the road squads ... has plenty of possible theories to explain why home court doesn't seem to provide as much of an advantage at the ...

and guard Russell Westbrook defend in the second half of Game 3 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski ...

But even beyond that, they are far from an NBA playoff outlier, no solitary exception to the long-held belief in the value of home court. Road warriors are waging their way throughout this year ...

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) and guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrate during the second half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA ...