10 Reasons Why the NBA Playoffs Are Better Now Than Ever Before

The 2014 NBA playoffs have been absolutely insane so far, and should only get better. You know why? Game 7s and the Clippers, among other reasons.

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The First Round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs was electric. An NBA-record five Game 7s, eight overtime games, 23 games decided by five points or fewer, game-winning shots on the daily—do the playoffs in any sport get better than this? The remaining rounds have a hell of an act to follow. Last night's opening conference Semi-Finals were tame relative to the madness of the previous round, making for the first boring night of NBA action in like a month. We've been spoiled. 

There is, however, plenty to look forward to. Does a LeBron-KD Final whet your appetite? Or do you want to see a member of the NBA's Old Guard like Tim Duncan or Paul Pierce make a deep run? Actually, it's hard to not root for the Clippers in the wake of Donald Sterling's mess. Get excited for the next two months with 10 Reasons Why the NBA Playoffs Are Better Now Than Ever Before.

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The Clippers

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Re-Energized Fanbases

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Healthy Superstars

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The Celtics and Lakers Are Home, For Once

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Following the Playoffs is More Fun and Convenient

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Celebrity Involvement

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Western Conference Parity

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One Last Shot For the Old Guard

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Potential LeBron vs. Durant Finals

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There's No Clear Favorite

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