I'm not arguing for single-elimination in the NBA or NHL: I think you could do best-of-5 in the first two rounds, then best-of-sevens for the conference finals and finals.

WSJ: NBA, NHL Playoffs: Why Are the Playoffs So Long?

ESPN-HD (720p): SportsCenter (6 p.m.), NBA Shootaround (7:30 p.m.), NBA Basketball: Pistons vs.

ENGADGET: HDTV Listings for January 19, 2007 HD

ESPN-HD (720p): SportsCenter (6 p.m.), NBA Shootaround (7 p.m.), NBA Basketball: Heat vs.

ENGADGET: HDTV Listings for November 22, 2006 HD

ESPN-HD (720p): NBA Shootaround (7:30 p.m.), NBA Basketball: Cavaliers vs.

ENGADGET: HDTV Listings for March 21, 2007 HD

Host Stuart Scott and analysts Magic Johnson, Jon Barry and Mike Wilbon will provide pre- and postgame segments, while Hannah Storm will host the 6 p.m. edition's NBA segments.

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