It has been announced for some time now. Is there a precedent for that? probably not. they are more likely to change the tipoff time than the game. Seriously though, could the NBA playoff schedule be any lamer? Nope. With the incomprehensible punishment of Phoenix for crimes committed by the Spurs, now this, it appears that Mr. Stern would very much like to limit the appeal of this year's NBA playoffs. For that, he's doing an excellent job. i think he has overstayed his welcome. the salary cap stuff is the only place he has excelled