Lakers Playoff Schedule 2012: Why Home-Court Advantage Is Important for L.A.

In this shortened NBA season, home-court advantage has arguably been more important than ever before. There were only seven teams in 2011-12 that had .500 or better records on the road.

Home-court advantage matters in the NBA.

Los Angeles will use its home-court advantage in the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs to edge No. 6 Denver.

One might think that playing on the road wouldn't be that big of a deal for experienced veterans. This team isn't your classic, experienced road warrior, though. Los Angeles were 15-1...

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