The new format would start this season .
The owners of the National Basketball Association unanimously voted to reestablish the National Basketball Association Finals format to 2 -- 2 -- 1 -- 1 -- 1 .
The new format would start this season .
The owners of the National Basketball Association unanimously voted to reestablish the National Basketball Association Finals format to 2 -- 2 -- 1 -- 1 -- 1 .