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In discussing Game 7 dynamics, the writer argues that the road team often carries a mental advantage, especially if it’s not the finals, as home teams should ideally avoid such situations due to home-field advantages. In the latest round of playoffs, there were two Game 7s in hockey and basketball, resulting in one home victory and one away victory, highlighting the unpredictability of these high-stakes games.
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