This might sound really weird, but has anyone thought of the reason why the west is so much stronger is due to the time zones? I mean when you look at it here if the Magic fly to Sac to play a game the Magic are playing at what 10 or 11pm at night our time? As opposed to when Sac would come to Orlando it would be really 2 or 3 in the afternoon their time?
IMO almost all the teams in west look fresh every game, where as teams in the East look lazy and tired at times. I know it IS NOT the main reason why the west is stronger, but does anyone think it could be an effect?
Also I think the same would go for Football playing up North and playing down South. I would think teams of North would have an advantage as well.